Submit
All skills
Skillintermediate

add endpoint

Add a new API endpoint to an existing backend service with validation and tests.

Claude Code Knowledge Pack7/10/2026

Overview

Add a new API endpoint to an existing backend service with validation and tests.

Steps

  1. Define the endpoint specification:
  2. Identify the framework and add the route:
  3. Implement the handler:
  4. Add input validation:
  5. Add middleware if needed:
  6. Write tests:
  7. Update API documentation.

Format

Endpoint:  <path>
Auth: <required|optional|none>
Request: <body schema>
Response: <success schema>

Rules

  • Follow REST conventions: POST for create, PUT for replace, PATCH for update.
  • Return appropriate HTTP status codes (201 for create, 204 for delete).
  • Validate all input before processing.