How to Secure APIs (Best Practices)
Learn best practices to secure APIs including authentication, validation, and encryption.
🔒 Why API Security Matters
APIs expose data and must be protected against unauthorized access.
🧠 Best Practices
- Use authentication (JWT, OAuth)
- Validate all inputs
- Rate limit requests
- Use HTTPS
- Log all activities
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Exposing API keys
- No input validation
- No rate limiting
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