API Gateway Series (1/12): Introduction
Snowpal API: Publishing APIs allows companies to focus on core business. API gateways are crucial for backend services. API first strategy is gaining popularity.
In this episode, Krish Palaniappan discusses the development and publishing of an API gateway, focusing on the project management API that his team is working on. He explains the importance of having a set of functional endpoints and the challenges involved in getting them published for external use. The conversation highlights the practical aspects of API development and the strategic considerations behind it.
Takeaways
API gateways are crucial for backend services.
Publishing APIs allows companies to focus on core business.
Endpoints must provide business value.
The first API is project management oriented.
A large number of endpoints can enhance functionality.
API first strategy is gaining popularity.
Pragmatic approach is essential in API development.
Understanding consumer needs is key to API design.
Publishing APIs can be overwhelming due to options.
A well-structured API can drive business growth.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to API Gateways
01:24 Publishing the Project Management API
04:42 Endpoints and Functionality Overview
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