Part 4 — Endpoint classification: OPEN, AUTHENTICATED, ACCESS_CONTROLLED

1. 1Identify the different types of endpoints in your API using the OPEN, AUTHENTICATED, and ACCESS_CONTROLLED classification
2. 2Determine the authentication and authorization requirements for each endpoint type
3. 3Implement access control mechanisms for ACCESS_CONTROLLED endpoints
4. 4Use a switch statement or similar logic to branch endpoint handling based on the endpoint type
5. 5Test and validate the endpoint classification and access control implementation

Backend developers and API designers can benefit from understanding endpoint classification to improve API security and design

💡 Endpoint classification is crucial for API security and design, as it helps determine the required level of authentication and authorization

Classify your API endpoints into OPEN, AUTHENTICATED, and ACCESS_CONTROLLED for improved security and design 💡