How to Create an Efficient API: A 4-Step Guide

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of building an efficient API in four steps using Python and FastAPI. The first step is API planning, which involves determining the goals and requirements of the API based on user needs. Next is API design, where the structure and functionality of the API are crafted to ensure it meets defined goals and requirements. The third step is API development, which focuses on building and implementing the API. Lastly, API testing evaluates the API for functionality and performance to confirm it works as intended.