\# 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 \(\[YAGNI principle\]\([https://martinfowler.com/bliki/Yagni.html\)](https://martinfowler.com/bliki/Yagni.html%29\)\).