All APIs are defined as API contracts so that we can align both the business and technology of delivering consistent high quality APIs, employing source control to manage the technical, but also the business side of things, while actively checking in on the alignment between the two over time.
APIs are Defined as API Contracts
Policies
Metadata for APIs.json Contracts
Unique identifier, name, description, tags, and other metadata for the contract that defines the purpose of the API Contract, and how it benefits API producer and consumers, establishing the base o...
Experiences
Alignment
Achieving alignment between teams producing APIs and their consumers is a persistent challenge in API operations. Effective collaboration between business and technical stakeholders requires ongoin...
Contracts
Every API is a contract, and the contract experience is about how clearly the promises between provider and consumer are expressed. Technical contracts like OpenAPI and AsyncAPI describe what the A...
Communication
Consistent communication about the production and consumption of APIs is critical for effective enterprise governance. APIs are inherently difficult to visualize, making it essential to invest in m...
Discovery
The average enterprise maintains approximately 0.5 APIs per employee, making it a constant challenge to track the growing inventory of HTTP APIs being produced and consumed. Enterprises often addre...
Onboarding
Transitioning from API discovery to integration as a consumer requires a well-defined and streamlined API onboarding process. Onboarding begins with discovery and relies heavily on clear documentat...
