Creating an API for Android, iOS and Web [closed]

Question

I am creating a project with a couple of buddies and I need to create an API. This is my first time creating a big project and creating my own API. I don't know where to start. The project that we're working on will have a website, an app for Android and iOS, and use PostgreSQL. We will be using Javascript and Node.js as well. If there are any tips about creating API's for Android, iOS, and Web please let me know.

Answer 1

I would strongly recommend you read "RESTful Web Services" by Richardson

The book gives a thorough grounding in the "why?" behind organizing resources restfully. Also provides a good outline of different RESTful authentication mechanisms and the pros and cons of each - vital for a mobile app talking to a web-based back-end.

Then, sit back and outline the resources that will be necessary to run your app and have at it!