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Why Query Endpoints Deserve More Love in API Design

· 5 min read
Mongezi Kasha
Full-stack Software Engineer

Ever opened an API spec and seen endpoints like /users, /users/{id}, and then suddenly /users/query and thought, "Wait… what's this one for?"

That's your query endpoint. It's one of those things that makes perfect sense once you understand the "why," but often flies under the radar when we talk about good API design. Yet, in the right context, query endpoints can transform how your clients fetch and interact with data.

Let's unpack what they are, when to use them, and why they deserve a bit more love.