API Strategy


API Layering Approach - eCommerce Case Study

Key Business benefits of using API led IT services: 

  • It is easier for the business teams to communicate with IT as Canonical models use business terminology. Exchange of information between apps would be based on business types rather than technical formats.
  • The APIs help improve developer productivity due to its high reusability. API management tools can help developers try out the APIs before incorporating them in their codes.
  • Enables faster time to market and Business Agility as most of the APIs are already built and only transformation to the relevant partner or channel is required.
  • The layering helps hide the complexity underneath the functional top layers. It reduces the impact of technical changes to the UI layer thereby causing less risks to the business process.
  • Business may be able to monetise the data or process via the API management tool.
  • Slightly less technical business analysts may be able to use these APIs to build an automated business process with appropriate tools.

Following are the API management tools I have experience with:


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