Here’s a playful, slightly spiritual, sarcastic, yet practical API documentation snippet for a fictional “ZenAPI” — an API that helps you find your inner peace (or at least your data):
Overview
Welcome, weary traveler, to the ZenAPI — your guide to inner peace through outer data.
This API is designed to deliver calm, clarity, and maybe a little bit of cosmic sarcasm while you get your data done.
Base URL
https://api.zenapi.io/v1
Use this sacred gateway to access all endpoints. Meditate on it.
Authentication
Bearer Token — because even enlightenment requires credentials.
Pro tip: Don’t share your token with the void or your nosy neighbor.
Endpoints
GET /karma
“What goes around, comes around… except in APIs, where it’s JSON.”
Fetch your current karma score. Because knowing your cosmic balance is important, even if your server uptime isn’t.
Request:
GET /karma HTTP/1.1
Authorization: Bearer your-spirit-token
Accept: application/json
Response:
{
"karma": 42,
"message": "You’re on the right path, but watch out for those trolls."
}
POST /meditate
Start your meditation session. Warning: Side effects may include tranquility and random bursts of enlightenment.
Request Body:
{
"duration": 15, // Minutes of silence — because your code needs it more than you do.
"focus": "breath" // Or 'chaos', if you’re feeling rebellious.
}
Response:
{
"session_id": "om-12345",
"status": "peaceful",
"advice": "Breathe in. Breathe out. And maybe fix that bug later."
}
Errors
400 Bad Request: Your code is as confused as your soul. Check your syntax and intentions.401 Unauthorized: You shall not pass — no valid token found.503 Service Unavailable: Even the universe takes breaks. Try again later.
FAQ
Q: Can ZenAPI fix my life?
A: No. But it might help your app.
Q: Why the sarcasm?
A: Enlightenment isn’t always serious.
Final Words
Remember, the API is just a tool. Your real journey is within. But hey, why not get your data and your zen on at the same time?