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What Are Six of the Most Common API Mistakes? API University

Building an API can happen in a matter of minutes. But there is a big difference between whipping up an API, and crafting one that is secure, reliable and meets the user’s expectations. In this article we looks at six common mistakes that arise from APIs that weren’t made with enough care.

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Wendell Santos

API Design, API Education

4 days ago

How to Ensure APIs Drive Everlasting Organizational Value API University

The notion that intelligence is about maximizing future freedom of action is a useful framework for businesses navigating digital transformation and modernization. Often, the difference between a future of options and a future of dead ends involves how a company designs and manages its APIs.

Analysis

John Rethans

API Strategy

04-18-2018

Panera Bread Shows How Not to Respond to Data Vulnerability API University

All companies have an obligation to protect user data as best as they can in accordance with their respective terms of services. When data is compromised, those companies should react quickly to fix it. Panera Bread offers a case study in the wrong way to respond to a vulnerability.

Case Study

Wendell Santos

Security, Developer Relations

04-16-2018

When to Use the Three Styles of API Documentation API University

One of the key parts of an API provider’s journey is offering documentation that contributes to a good developer experience when first encountering the API. But what should your documentation look like and how can it help potential customers through the steps of discovering your API?

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Wendell Santos

Developer Relations

04-15-2018

How to Ensure a Painless API Release in 10 Steps API University

It’s an old adage but it’s true; if you want your API to succeed, treat it like a product. And one of the most important steps in any product’s lifecycle is when it gets released. James Higginbotham offers a 10-point checklist to help make sure that your API release runs as smoothly as possible.

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Wendell Santos

API Strategy, API Design, API Management

04-08-2018

How to Prioritize API Integrations API University

"To integrate, or not to integrate?" That’s the question often facing product managers. The issue is that keeping up with all the integrations available is nearly impossible. Let’s look at how you can prioritize and measure the impact of the API project you assign to the development team.

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George Nielsen

API Strategy, Integration, Project Management

03-16-2018

GraphQL Pain Points to Look out For API University

GraphQL offers providers an alternative to REST, especially as the number of API clients has increased, and in some cases GraphQL offers a number of advantages over REST. GraphQL does have it's pain points and this article takes a look at what those are and how to solve for them.

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Wendell Santos

API Design

03-03-2018

How APIs Support IoT on the Edge API University

New technologies like IoT deliver invaluable data, but transforming that data into actual user functionality is the key to happy customers, and that’s the job of APIs. APIs are a connector between applications and IoT data; this article offers three tips for using high-performing APIs at the edge.

Analysis

Shawn Ryan

Internet of Things, DevOps

02-23-2018

Why The Monolith Isn’t Dead API University AlgoliaScalyr Logs

With all the talk and content praising the microservices design approach, you might think the monolithic architecture is outdated and inefficient, but don’t limit your options when it comes to your application and, indeed, your company. In certain circumstances, a monolithic design is ideal.

Analysis

Jake Lumetta

API Design, Microservices

02-21-2018

How HelloSign Fueled 10x Growth in the Digital Signature Landscape API University HelloSign

This is the third API profile in what we are calling the "Growth Series." HelloSign provides an API that allows developers to create an eSigning experience that's a seamless part of a digital document. This feature along with others has fueled a 10x growth in calls made to its API.

Case Study

Bob Reselman

Electronic Signature, Digital Asset Management

02-19-2018

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