API design and development tools

There are API design and development tools for almost any scenario you can imagine. Unfortunately, it's not always easy to pick the right combination of tools to meet your needs. Our experts explore available cataloging, model enforcement, code generation and API testing tools, as well as how to choose the right sets of tools for your goals.

February 04, 2021 04 Feb'21
Google launches Apigee X API management tool

Google's new Apigee X API management system helps users develop and manage their API strategies and enjoy more security, performance, networking and app-dev capabilities.
September 17, 2020 17 Sep'20
Google Cloud's new app platform aims for no-code edge

Google Cloud brings low-code application development and API management to its new Business Application Platform, but robotic process automation isn't yet in the mix.
August 26, 2020 26 Aug'20
TypeScript's co-creator speaks out on TypeScript 4.0

A co-creator of Microsoft's TypeScript programming language says TypeScript 4.0 improves developer productivity and moves toward first-class status in the JavaScript ecosystem.
August 10, 2020 10 Aug'20
IBM's OpenAPI Comment Parser helps devs document APIs

IBM's OpenAPI Comment Parser gives developers a new tool to simplify the process of documenting APIs, so that developers down the line will be able to use them with less effort.

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An intro to the 5 SOLID principles of object-oriented design

In this primer on SOLID, we'll examine the five principles it embodies, the practices they encourage and the reasons these concepts matter. Continue Reading
The 6 non-negotiable REST architecture constraints

While REST-centric design isn't necessarily hard, there are some non-negotiable rules when it comes to resource provisioning. Here are six all architects should know. Continue Reading
22 API management interview questions and answers

This guide provides a comprehensive list of questions and answers for those interviewing for API management positions. Review these 22 potential questions to help prepare. Continue Reading

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Should you adopt an API-first approach to development?

While the code-first approach certainly works, its appeal is fading as architectures become increasingly complex webs of software. Learn why the API-first approach is catching on. Continue Reading
Event-driven vs. message-driven: It comes down to complexity

While the goal doesn't change, how do message-driven and event-driven design approaches really differ? More importantly, how do you choose the right approach? Continue Reading
Explore 6 popular API gateway tools and how to choose one

Plenty of vendors have jumped on the API gateway trend, which can make it difficult to choose the right one for you. We examine the key features of six popular gateway tools. Continue Reading

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IPaaS vs. API management: Why the enterprise needs both

Enterprise iPaaS and API management integrate applications and data, but it's not a choice of one or the other. Here's why you probably need both, and why planning is necessary. Continue Reading
Understand how to apply SOA for IoT

IoT service-oriented architecture can simplify the process of adjusting an IoT deployment to changes in the real-world by focusing on functionality instead of events. Continue Reading
Microservices development presents integration, deployment challenges

New development technologies and styles like microservices come with a fair share of integration concerns. See how software pros handle them. Continue Reading

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Can API mapping fix data integration problems?

The more distributed and complex a modern application is, the more likely an API mapping tool should join the developers' arsenal for efficient design and troubleshooting. Continue Reading