Methodologies · WordPress Methodologies
API-first / REST-first
Design endpoints and contracts first; UI and blocks consume REST second.
API-first and REST-first design methodology for WordPress products
This guide is a structured overview for WordPress developers. We will expand it with production examples from 4WP plugins, code samples, and practical checklists.
What you will find here (coming soon): When to use API-first / REST-first, how it fits agency and product workflows, and links to related architecture and development topics.