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 surrounding API lifecycle management, the answer is likely “not much.” You can’t manage your way into an API — you have to develop ..read more

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 inspiration, and many are looking to it as a north star for next-generation application development. This truth was evident last week in Stockholm. From October 7-9 ..read more

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 a security-conscious environment by equipping developers and security professionals with the necessary knowledge and tools to implement robust API security practices. Securing these API connections is crucial for ..read more

The world of artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) has rapidly grown in a very short time. It’s grown so quickly, in fact, that developers might find the number of options absolutely dizzying. To that end, it makes sense to analyze popular LLMs in the market and how they compare. Below, we look at ..read more

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 your competitors, especially if they do a better job explaining how to initially get started. This is where software ..read more

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 unlock new product innovations. They can also help automate routine tasks related to risk assessment, quotes, and claims processing, empowering insurance companies to build better ..read more

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 initial onboarding phase to integrating and testing calls and maintaining the integration for the long term. Like user experience (UX) design, the goal of ..read more

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 secondary option exists, however, in the form of attribute-based access control (ABAC), offering greater granularity and extensibility. But how exactly does ABAC work, and what is the difference ..read more

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 bridge between AI, websites, and software. That’s to say nothing about AI’s ability to empower the API development ..read more

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 digital enterprise in 2024, with the rise of API attacks and breaches costing organizations a fortune in fees and a loss of reputation. Ahead of Platform Summit ..read more