API management strategy

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API management strategy News

November 28, 2018 28 Nov'18
Top enterprise application trends require revamped thinking

Gartner experts revealed the top 10 trends in application architecture they expect to unfold across enterprises within three to five years.
August 08, 2018 08 Aug'18
How API-based integration dissolves SaaS connectivity limits

Oracle's vice president of integration, Vikas Anand, explains how SaaS app silos occur, drivers for API integration adoption and how DevOps can avoid integration project obstacles.
August 02, 2018 02 Aug'18
Manage APIs with connectivity-led strategy to cure data access woes

MuleSoft founder and VP Ross Mason discusses API-led connectivity as a linchpin in an enterprise API strategy to dissolve data silos and speed adoption of new apps, such as AI and FaaS.
June 19, 2018 19 Jun'18
Jitterbit Harmony update brings API management to iPaaS

The Summer '18 release of Jitterbit's Harmony iPaaS platform adds API management and over 500 self-service recipes for easy SaaS-to-SaaS app integration.

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Should I use in-house or SaaS tools to develop APIs?

It's perfectly viable to approach API development using either in-house or SaaS-provided tooling, but each path has its place. Learn how to choose between these two methods. Continue Reading
API economy

API economy (application programming interface economy) is a general term that describes the way application programming interfaces (APIs) can positively affect an organization's profitability. Continue Reading
Integration drives Red Hat 3scale API Management platform roadmap

Red Hat's Steve Willmott discusses the evolution of 3scale and gives advice for organizations looking to prepare for the future of API management. Continue Reading

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When to manage APIs with cloud-native vs. third-party tools

As enterprises break out applications into smaller components, both in the development cycle and for operational scalability, APIs become more important -- as does proper management. Continue Reading
Open source tools to consider for your RESTful APIs

Software teams don't have to break the bank when they shop for RESTful API management tools. The right combination of tools that use open source code can help manage the whole lifecycle at low cost. Continue Reading
What to look for in an API development SaaS platform

Not all SaaS API development platforms are made the same. Learn about the fundamental capabilities that API SaaS tools should provide and discover some popular options. Continue Reading

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How to use microservices to manage serverless APIs

Monolithic applications may be a little bit heavy for development of serverless APIs, but microservices can make all the difference. Here's how to make it work. Continue Reading
5 fundamental steps of managing APIs

API management is undeniably essential, but it requires a comprehensive plan. Here are the five steps of an API management strategy and advice on how to complete each one. Continue Reading
How to adapt API management for serverless architecture

It's critical to understand what will happen to legacy APIs when you transition to a serverless architecture. Discover how to properly adapt API management for this new paradigm. Continue Reading

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Should I use tools that support the OpenAPI Specification?

Thinking about applying the OpenAPI Specification to API development? Analyze OpenAPI's automation and standardization benefits and see if it will ease your API design difficulties. Continue Reading
Sound application development rests with secure APIs in the cloud

APIs are the secret sauce that simplifies the integration of clouds, data, applications and containers. Learn how to overcome API security risks with this handbook. Continue Reading
Why it's time to implement secure API best practices

APIs are everywhere, and that's just one reason they're so difficult to keep secure. Expert Tom Nolle outlines a detailed, multipart security strategy. Continue Reading

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