REST API for Data Retrieval

I’m building a new system that will expose data-retrieval endpoints and need a developer who can architect, code, and document a clean REST API from scratch. The service will be read-only for now—its sole responsibility is to accept requests, query the underlying data store, and return well-structured JSON responses with minimal latency. Here’s how I see the engagement: • Scope – Design the endpoint structure, query parameters, and error-handling scheme. – Implement the API using a mainstream framework you’re comfortable with (Express, FastAPI, Laravel, Spring Boot—your call, as long as it’s maintainable). – Connect to an existing relational database; I’ll provide schema details and sample data. – Add pagination, basic rate limiting, CORS configuration, and concise logging. • Deliverables – Source code in a private Git repo. – Postman (or similar) collection covering every route. – OpenAPI/Swagger spec for self-service onboarding. – Brief deployment guide for a Linux server (Docker welcome). – A short hand-off call or video walkthrough once everything is running. • Acceptance criteria – All endpoints return the correct payload in under 300 ms on local tests. – Unit and integration tests achieve at least 90 % coverage. – No critical issues flagged by static analysis or security linters. If you’ve built high-throughput, read-only APIs before and can turn this around quickly, let’s discuss timelines and next steps.

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