Write API Documentation That Developers Love
Intermediate
30 min
English
Generate clear API docs in 30 minutes. Help teammates and external developers understand endpoints quickly.
Steps
- List all API endpoints: method (GET, POST, etc.), path, purpose.
- For each endpoint, document: parameters, response format, error codes, example request/response.
- Use the AI prompt to generate full API doc structure.
- Create a docs site (Swagger UI, Postman, or Markdown in GitHub).
- Add authentication info, rate limits, and base URL.
- Include code examples (cURL, JavaScript, Python).
- Link to docs from README; keep up-to-date with code changes.
Prompts to Use
Generate API documentation for these endpoints. Base URL: {base_url}. Endpoints: {endpoints}. For each, provide: 1. Description 2. Parameters (path, query, body) 3. Response format (success and error) 4. Example request/response. Keep concise but complete.
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