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Interview With Dan Barahona From APISec University
Authentication and authorization make up the foundation for modern APIs. However, they’re deceptively complex to implement in practice. Solving this problem is becoming a growing concern for any...
View ArticleHow API Description Languages Can Empower AI
AI and APIs are a match made in heaven. For one thing, APIs are AI’s nervous system, as they make up the infrastructure that connects users, software, and AI-driven tools like LLMs. APIs also act as a...
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How to Implement Attribute-Based Access Control For APIs
When discussing access control, one might encounter two common methodologies. The first, and arguably more widely understood, is the traditional approach of role-based access control (RBAC). A...
View ArticleWhat Is API Developer Experience?
API developer experience (DX) refers to the experience a developer has using an application programming interface (API). In this context, DX encompasses all a developer’s actions using an API, from the...
View ArticleUnlocking Insurance’s Potential with APIs
In the realm of insurance, APIs have the potential to drive a lot of transformation. They can increase operational efficiency in data exchange and integration, allow for personalized experiences, and...
View Article10 Examples of SDKs With Great Developer Experience
In today’s crowded API marketplace, it’s vitally important that users can get started with an API as quickly as possible. If a user has to spend too much time onboarding, they’ll likely turn to one of...
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The Eight Pillars of API Security
APIs, the backbone of modern software, require strong security measures to safeguard data and applications from unauthorized access, modification, or disruption. As such, technology leaders must foster...
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Key Takeaways From Platform Summit 2024
Like the rise of northern light sightings worldwide, Nordic APIs is something awe-inspiring from the north that’s starting to seep into regions globally. The API-first mindset encourages openness and...
View Article9 Reasons Why You Need API Governance
Creating an API without a plan is a recipe for disaster. Without an API strategy, it’s all too easy for API sprawl to quickly get out of control, leading to API security issues, breakage, unexpected...
View ArticleManaging Up: The Endpoint Lifecycle Matters More
If you’re building APIs, your biggest expense is almost certainly your developers’ time. But what are your current API tools doing to maximize that limited resource? If you follow the widespread advice...
View ArticleHow Netflix Scales Using Data Abstraction
With over 275 million subscribers worldwide, Netflix continues to be a streaming juggernaut. If you still need convincing, just compare that figure with Prime Video’s 200 million subscribers, or...
View ArticleWhat is API Drift, and What Can You Do About It?
According to a recent report from APIContext, 75% of production APIs do not match their specifications. That is an incredibly worrisome statistic. The majority of production APIs do not agree with...
View Article7 Developer Experience Metrics to Track
Developer experience, or DX, can be very hard to get right. With all the variable levers and efforts that go into a cohesive DX plan, things can go very wrong very quickly. Still, even when things are...
View Article5 Tips for Choosing an API Management Tool
APIs are everywhere now. They power the apps we use every day, facilitate contact between some of the world’s largest services, and have entire businesses built around them. According to a 2018 State...
View ArticleHow Modern Banking Is Using GraphQL
GraphQL is an incredibly powerful query language that connects data in unique and powerful ways. One of the most interesting use cases for GraphQL is in the banking industry, where it provides...
View ArticleWhy Enterprises Are Concerned About Zombie APIs
The API threat landscape is continually evolving as new threats enter the fold. Lately, one risk that has received more attention is zombie APIs. These are the forgotten, undead endpoints lurking in...
View ArticleAre SDKs Still Relevant In The AI Age?
The software development landscape is rapidly evolving, and it seems like every week, there’s a new paradigm, a new approach, and a sea change in how we do things. With advancements in AI-powered tools...
View Article7 Takeaways from the State of the API 2024 Report
For the last six years, Postman has surveyed thousands of developers and API professionals, asking their thoughts about the current state of the API industry. The final result, the State of the API...
View ArticleWhat is API Governance?
Next time you’re in a group of API enthusiasts, ask the following question: “Is API governance a good thing?” The response will, with the occasional API libertarian as a possible exception (“Don’t...
View Article5 Real-World Examples of Great API Error Messages
When using an API, you shouldn’t need to pull out the instruction manual to understand what each response is trying to tell you. APIs and their error responses should be understandable by humans as...
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