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Start every endpoint in Spec
Create a card for each endpoint or schema change. Define the request format, response shape, and error codes in the card description before writing any implementation code.
// API Development
Endpoints, spec to ship.
Track every endpoint from initial schema design through testing and documentation. Your backend team gets a clear pipeline so nothing ships without a spec or tests.
Spec
3Design /v2/webhooks endpoint schema and payload format
REST
Draft GraphQL schema for team permissions query
GraphQL
Define rate limit headers and error response contract
RESTBreaking Change
Implementation
2Build PATCH /v2/users/:id with partial update support
REST
Implement cursor-based pagination for /v2/events
REST
Testing
2Write integration tests for OAuth token refresh flow
REST
Load test /v2/search endpoint at 500 RPS
REST
Documentation
2Add OpenAPI 3.1 spec for billing endpoints
REST
Write migration guide for v1-to-v2 breaking changes
Breaking Change
Shipped
2POST /v2/exports - async CSV export with webhook callback
REST
GraphQL subscription for real-time notification feed
GraphQL
02
Flag breaking changes early
Use the Breaking Change label on any card that alters existing contracts. This makes version bumps and migration guides visible to the entire team from day one.
03
Use checklists for test coverage
Add a checklist to each card in Testing with specific scenarios: happy path, auth failure, rate limit hit, malformed input. Check them off as tests pass.
04
Ship only after documentation
Move cards to Shipped only after the Documentation column is clear. This ensures every endpoint has an OpenAPI spec and usage examples before it reaches consumers.
01 What is an API development board?
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An API development board tracks endpoints and schema changes from initial specification through implementation, testing, documentation, and release. Each card represents an endpoint or API feature, giving your backend team visibility into the full development lifecycle.
02 Can I track REST and GraphQL work on the same board?
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Yes. Use Flux labels like REST, GraphQL, and Breaking Change to categorize cards. Filter by label to focus on one API type, or view the full board to see all API work in progress at once.
03 What Flux features are most useful for API development?
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Checklists are ideal for tracking test scenarios per endpoint. Labels let you flag breaking changes and API types. The multi-board view lets you see your API board alongside your sprint board. Real-time sync keeps the entire backend team aligned without standups.
// Build better APIs
Spec it, ship it.
No credit card. Track API development with real-time sync, checklists, and team visibility.