Establish consistent patterns for API integrations by following these guidelines:

1. Document API endpoint usage specifically:
   • Clearly specify which components use each endpoint
   • Include expected request/response formats
   • Document any authentication requirements
2. Standardize request handling: ```ruby

   Good - Clear request configuration

   def api_request(url_options) type = if (data = url_options[:data].presence) :data elsif (data = url_options[:json].presence) :json end

case data when Hash if type == :json [”–#{type}”, JSON.generate(data)] else [”–#{type}”, URI.encode_www_form(data)] end end end ```

1. Handle API response evolution:
   • Document field deprecations clearly
   • Consider backwards compatibility needs
   • Provide migration paths for breaking changes
2. Implement consistent error handling:
   • Handle API-specific errors explicitly
   • Provide meaningful error messages
   • Include fallback behaviors where appropriate

This standardization ensures maintainable and reliable API integrations while promoting clear documentation and consistent implementation patterns across the codebase.