API Design in System Design Interviews w/ Meta Staff Engineer

Hello Interview - SWE Interview Preparation July 27, 2025
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A simple explanation of API Design in the context of system design interviews. Learn about REST, GraphQL, and RPC and when to apply them in your interview. 00:00 Overview 03:59 REST 12:44 GraphQL 17:19 RPC 21:47 Pagination & Security Written version: https://www.hellointerview.com/learn/system-design/core-concepts/api-design Deep dive on real-time updates with websockets, sse, etc: https://www.hellointerview.com/learn/system-design/patterns/realtime-updates Guided Practice: https://www.hellointerview.com/practice Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-king-40072280/ Preparing for your upcoming interviews and want to practice with top FAANG interviewers like Evan? Book a mock interview at: https://www.hellointerview.com Good luck with your upcoming interviews!

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