I’ve coined the working title “apipaaaaaa” for a brand-new API idea that is still very much a blank slate. Right now I need help turning this placeholder name into a tangible, well-structured interface that can be expanded later. The core goal in this first phase is to shape the overall architecture, stand up a small set of sample endpoints, and document everything clearly so I can build on it afterward. You’ll guide the stack selection (RESTful JSON, GraphQL, or something else if you have a strong case), set up a lightweight environment—Node.js, Python FastAPI, Go, or comparable—and show best practices for versioning, authentication, and testing. I expect concise Swagger / OpenAPI documentation, Postman or curl examples, and a brief read-me outlining deployment steps. Deliverables • A minimal yet complete working API skeleton running locally (Docker is fine) • Clear, self-contained instructions to spin it up and hit the sample routes • OpenAPI (or equivalent) spec and endpoint examples • Short technical memo explaining decisions and next steps I’m starting from zero, so please keep the codebase clean and well commented. If you’ve built green-field APIs before and enjoy shaping projects from the ground up, I’d love to see your approach.