If your API spec needs explanation, it's already broken.
OpenAPI has shaped the landscape of web services. With its simple and intuitive declarative syntax, a wide range of tools that can generate Swagger from code, and numerous solutions for hosting, sharing, and collaborating on interface specifications, it has become a standard in the IT industry.
But knowing how to use the tools isn’t enough. While creating a Swagger file is easy, writing one that serves as meaningful documentation requires copywriting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate all possible usage scenarios.
In this short memo, you’ll find simple, actionable advice on how to turn your OpenAPI spec into a document that provides real value — whether you’re building the service or consuming it.