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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webhook

A webhook is a software architecture approach that allows applications and services to submit a web-based notification to other applications whenever a specific event occurs. Continue Reading
API lifecycle management

API lifecycle management is a part of API management that supports the design, development and maintenance of APIs, including their transitioning from design and testing to a production environment. Continue Reading
API proxy

An API proxy is a thin application program interface (API) server that exposes an interface for an existing service or services. Continue Reading

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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
Guide to building an enterprise API strategy

In today's digital world, businesses increasingly rely on APIs to deliver data and services. Follow this comprehensive guide to build a successful enterprise API strategy. Continue Reading
A head-to-head GraphQL vs. REST performance faceoff

Both GraphQL and REST aim to simplify API development processes, but which one is right for your project? Find out by examining this API design style faceoff. Continue Reading

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Top 14 API management tools for 2021

Enterprises increasingly depend on APIs, but need a central way to coordinate all API aspects. Explore the key aspects of API management and how to assess API management tools. 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