Due to the nature of APIs, the discussion is often of a technical nature. While this is fine for the world’s engineers and data managers, the fact is that an API has just as many business benefits as it has technical benefits. Read more
Posts By: Kristopher Sandoval
3 Common Methods of API Authentication Explained
APIs handle enormous amounts of data of a widely varying type – accordingly, one of the chief concerns of any data provider is how specifically to secure this data. The idea that data should be secret, that it should be unchanged, and that it should be available for manipulation is key to any conversation on API data management and handling. Read more
Using Canary Release To Ease API Versioning
One of the greatest struggles an API provider can face is how to manage versions and builds from instance to instance. The constant need to iterate matched with the constant need to organize has made versioning a controversial and often discussed facet of modern API development. Read more
9 Types of Tests To Perform On Your APIs
The subject of API testing is often used in passing, but the exact API test types are wide and varying. From functional testing, to penetration testing, error detection, fuzz testing, and beyond, there are many ways to validate API performance and security. Read more
Tooling Review: AsyncAPI
Documentation will set you free – this is a mantra often delivered by experienced developers, and it bears repeating whenever the value of documentation is discussed. Simply put, documentation is perhaps one of the most important elements of effective API developer communication, second only to active demonstrations, tutorials, and other interactive systems. Read more
