API management
APIs continue to be one of the biggest parts of effective application and architecture management. Proper API management involves a combination of proper design considerations, testing techniques, documentation and secure processing. In this section, we take a hard look at top-of-mind API management concerns, as well as both standardized and emerging API protocols.
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API management News
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February 04, 2021
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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.
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September 17, 2020
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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.
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August 26, 2020
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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.
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August 10, 2020
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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.
API management Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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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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An overview of headless architecture design
Decoupling the back-end components of an application is certainly valuable, but what about the front end? This is where headless architecture comes into play. Continue Reading
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16 REST API design best practices and guidelines
Common guidelines for API design lead to better functionality and flexibility. Follow these REST API design best practices to help you tend to your burgeoning API garden. Continue Reading
Evaluate API management Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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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
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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
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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
Manage API management
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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5 bad practices that lead to insecure APIs in cloud computing
API security often feels complicated. However, your IT team will go a long way in securing its services if it avoids these common pitfalls in API design and implementation. 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
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Explore API documentation basics and best practices
API documentation should be easy to understand -- but how do you accomplish this? Use this quick guide to learn key API documentation components, noteworthy tools and best practices. Continue Reading
Problem Solve API management Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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These 6 microservices architecture design patterns solve problems
Navigate the benefits and drawbacks of standard architecture design patterns that aim to diminish microservices deployment and performance miseries. 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
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Useful APIs are the ones you can track
APIs are effective, in part, because developers can collaborate on them and make them better. Still, useful APIs are ones that are carefully tracked and secured. Continue Reading