David Aniebo

Engineering solutions in software development | Contributor @GitLab

[Python Developer @PythonDvz]

Learn how to design APIs that agents can use safely and predictably.

[David Aniebo @webmekanic_]

@diliecat @freeCodeCamp Yeah, I think so. Not a separate API, but an agent-safe layer for high-impact ops. Most SaaS APIs weren’t built for retry-heavy autonomous clients, so idempotency, strict schemas, and clear state transitions become essential.

[David Aniebo @webmekanic_]

@somi_ai @freeCodeCamp Exactly. Humans are tolerant of small inconsistencies, but agents treat every variation as a signal. That’s why even “minor” nondeterminism like sorting or response shape drift can cascade into completely different execution paths.

[David Aniebo @webmekanic_]

@NavigateAI_ @freeCodeCamp Thanks! Agreed, those are rapidly becoming core requirements for building reliable AI-driven workflows.

[David Aniebo @webmekanic_]

@arynnsgh @freeCodeCamp Absolutely. Timeouts create uncertainty, and agents are often designed to resolve that uncertainty through retries. That's why I consider idempotency one of the most important guardrails for any API that performs side effects.

[David Aniebo @webmekanic_]

@adelbucetta @freeCodeCamp Agreed. That's why I see this less as an API documentation problem and more as an API design problem. Many APIs work because humans compensate for ambiguity; agents generally can't.

[David Aniebo @webmekanic_]

@weplejeff @freeCodeCamp I think so too. As agents become a larger class of API consumers, "agent-safe" design patterns will likely become as important as developer experience and security best practices.

[David Aniebo @webmekanic_]

@simplydt @freeCodeCamp Exactly. The more predictable the API contract, the less guessing an agent has to do. Thanks for the feedback!

[freeCodeCamp.org @freeCodeCamp]

APIs built for humans can become unreliable when AI agents need to use them autonomously.

In this guide, @webmekanic_ explains how to design APIs that agents can use safely and predictably.

You'll learn about deterministic behavior, strong schemas, idempotent writes, structured errors, and API guardrails.

https://t.co/RM9KVP9SJo

[David Aniebo @webmekanic_]

@Gmares007Mares Glad you found it helpful

[David Aniebo @webmekanic_]

Grateful for the opportunity to join @tvcnewsng to discuss the future of work, remote collaboration, and digital transformation.

We explored how AI, automation, and distributed work are reshaping how individuals and organizations operate.

https://t.co/Y3DDuBA5nC

[freeCodeCamp.org @freeCodeCamp]

Building a payroll system is a great way to practice real-world backend development skills.

Payroll systems are crucial - and you don't want servers getting blocking errors or timing out.

In this in-depth guide, @webmekanic_ walks you through building a payroll system with Express and Monnify using background jobs.

https://t.co/WECtNbXFAe

[David Aniebo @webmekanic_]

Excited to join @tvcnewsng Breakfast to discuss “The Future of Work: Remote Collaboration and Digital Transformation.”

I’ll be sharing thoughts on how AI, automation, and distributed work are reshaping how we work and build.

📅 8th May 2026
⏰ 7:00 AM

[freeCodeCamp.org @freeCodeCamp]

Loading everything at once can slow your app down.

Instead, give lazy loading a try. It helps by only loading code when it’s actually needed.

In this guide, @webmekanic_ teaches you how to use React.lazy, Suspense, and next/dynamic to improve performance.

https://t.co/yxx0Yy1OnV

[Gophercon Africa @gophers_africa]

@webmekanic_ Learn how to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation using BDD with GoDog.

🎟️ Speaking of #GopherConAfrica2026 — tickets for Nairobi (15–17 Oct 2026) are still available. Don't miss the next one!

👉 https://t.co/1IZx40uYVc

#Go #BDD #GoDog

[Gophercon Africa @gophers_africa]

🎬 Missed this talk at GopherConAfrica2025? Catch it now on YouTube!

@webmekanic_ on "Behavior-Driven Development in Go: Automating Acceptance Criteria with GoDog."

📺 Watch the full session:
👉 https://t.co/XWR1BvoUH8

[David Aniebo @webmekanic_]

@vedantj_03 @gitlab Congrats @vedantj_03

[freeCodeCamp.org @freeCodeCamp]

Next.js apps are split between Server and Client Components, and it isn't always obvious how they should work together.

In this tutorial, @webmekanic_ teaches you simple ways to pass data from Server Components to Client Components.

You'll also learn which props can be passed safely, how to share data with Context and React.cache, and how to avoid environment poisoning.

https://t.co/CuNrN2DLy1

[David Aniebo @webmekanic_]

@semperfi_13 I’m glad you found it helpful

[freeCodeCamp.org @freeCodeCamp]

Real-time apps need a way to push updates the moment data changes.

In this guide, @webmekanic_ teaches you how to build a live update system using Mosquitto (MQTT), Express.js, and Server-Sent Events.

You’ll learn how to publish and subscribe to MQTT topics, stream updates to browsers, and build a working live scores dashboard from scratch.

https://t.co/Qvy44ayHU7