What is Design-First paradigm in Python
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We've all seen projects spiral when API design is an afterthought. It's a common trap: dive straight into coding, then realize downstream that your API is clunky, inconsistent, and a nightmare to integrate with. This is precisely why the Design-First (API-First) paradigm isn't just a buzzword; it's a critical methodology for building scalable, maintainable, and truly collaborative API systems, especially within the Python ecosystem.