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-\# Minimal API Surface
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-Every API design \*\*MUST\*\* aim for a minimal API surface without sacrificing on product requirements. API design \*\*SHOULD NOT\*\* include unnecessary resources, relations, actions or data. API design \*\*SHOULD NOT\*\* add functionality until deemed necessary \(\[YAGNI principle\]\([https://martinfowler.com/bliki/Yagni.html\)](https://martinfowler.com/bliki/Yagni.html%29\)\).
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+# Minimal API Surface
+Every API design **MUST** aim for a minimal API surface without sacrificing on product requirements. API design **SHOULD NOT** include unnecessary resources, relations, actions or data. API design **SHOULD NOT** add functionality until deemed necessary ([YAGNI principle](https://martinfowler.com/bliki/Yagni.html)).