In the realm of software development, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are akin to a magic glue that binds different systems together, allowing them to communicate and work in harmony. An API acts as the user interface for API consumers and developers and should play a central role in your product strategy. It should be designed carefully and deliberately to provide API consumers with the best extensibility and experience.
As the famous saying goes, “With great power comes great responsibility.” As an API producer, you have a profound impact not only on the growth and transformation of your business but also on the security and stability of your applications. That means you should tread carefully.
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