We’re building an integration layer for a small logistics platform, and I’m putting together the API specs now. I’ve worked on general APIs before, but this is my first time dealing with logistics stuff — like shipment tracking, delivery status, etc. I want to avoid having to rework things later, so I’m wondering what features are really considered “must-haves” in a modern logistics API.
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The hardest part seems to be balancing detail and simplicity. If you expose too much data or make the structure too flexible, it’s a pain for anyone integrating. But if it’s too limited, you end up with extra workarounds later. It’s all about keeping things predictable without overcomplicating.