This blog post is based on the internal work of Thomas Baumgart, former MuleSoft Client Architect, and is now being published by MuleSoft. In previous blog posts, we’ve discussed business agility, the various types of architectures, and an API-led approach with Anypoint Platform. In this blog post, we’ll cover the differences between MuleSoft’s unique API-led approach […]
This is the first article in a two-part series focused on API documentation and discoverability The API developer experience APIs are no longer treated as solely an integration technology but are also viewed as software products that can empower an organization with modern digital business channels and additional revenue opportunities. The most forward-looking and savvy […]
API management is the process of designing, publishing, documenting, and analyzing APIs in a secure environment. It provides users — like developers and partners — the ability to access an API, governed by a set of configurable policies. In this post, we will take a closer look at the benefits of using the basic endpoint […]
In part one of this post, we broke down the decision-making process for running a data-driven organization in an attempt to understand how KPIs can be weaponized in the wrong hands. Once the fundamental forces of how data influences perception are understood, the next step is to understand how these forces can shape the decision-making […]
One of the key tasks of supporting a vital API program for your company is dealing with change over time. In previous articles, I’ve talked about the importance of managing the entire API lifecycle and how to recognize important milestones in the life of an API. These milestones often signal that a change in the […]
Finding performance problems just a couple weeks before the production release date of an application API is a common occurrence as most organizations do performance testing when all the development and integration testing is completed. The application owner is stressed on how to break the news to his leadership team and how the customers will […]
In this episode, Mike and Matt are joined by special guest Stephen Fishman, Regional Vice President of Customer Success Architecture at MuleSoft and longtime API product expert. Stephen shares insights on product-oriented approaches to API design, development, and lifecycle management. Topics range from API discoverability to launch strategies to a relentless focus on API consumers. […]
In our previous blog, we covered the overview of governance posture for organizations. In this blog, we will take a deep dive into identifying the family of assets in the API ecosystem and their approval process. The aspects covered in this blog are highlighted in orange in the image below. As with any initiative an […]
With special guest Lorinda Brandon of Twilio. In this episode of APIs Unplugged, Mike and Matt sat down with Twilio’s Director of Software Engineering, Lorinda Brandon. Brandon has extensive experience both as an engineer and a product manager — leading technical and product teams at Twilio, Capital One, SmartBear, EMC, Intuit, Interleaf, and the U.S. […]
Data is at the core of transformation, yet 89% of IT leaders are still struggling with data silos Around the world, companies are facing unprecedented disruption to their businesses and operations. This time of tremendous global change is putting the emphasis on digital business and the ability to adapt and connect to customers in new […]