Understanding The Root Causes of API Drift
APIs and their documentation tend to get out of sync. And, it happens moreso than you may think. In fact, 75% of APIs don’t conform to their specifications, according to a recent report on API drift...
How to Write a v3 AsyncAPI Description
When we talk about APIs, we usually talk about the ones we find on the Internet that probably implement something like REST and are served over HTTP. This narrow definition of APIs has widened to incl...
The Ultimate API Guide for Quality Assurance Testers
APIs have become an integral part of quality assurance as a conduit for data and constant connectivity. APIs can be truly transformative for quality assurance testers but are not without complications...
Getting to the Bottom of What It Means to Be API-First
In the API community, there is an ongoing discussion between design-first and code-first approaches. Many advocate for the tenets of API-first development and even implement a specification-driven app...
5 Real-World Examples of Great API Error Messages
When using an API, you shouldn’t need to pull out the instruction manual to understand what each response is trying to tell you. APIs and their error responses should be understandable by humans as ...
What is API Governance?
Next time you’re in a group of API enthusiasts, ask the following question: “Is API governance a good thing?” The response will, with the occasional API libertarian as a possible exception (“D...
7 Takeaways from the State of the API 2024 Report
For the last six years, Postman has surveyed thousands of developers and API professionals, asking their thoughts about the current state of the API industry. The final result, the State of the API Re...
Are SDKs Still Relevant In The AI Age?
The software development landscape is rapidly evolving, and it seems like every week, there’s a new paradigm, a new approach, and a sea change in how we do things. With advancements in AI-powered to...
Why Enterprises Are Concerned About Zombie APIs
The API threat landscape is continually evolving as new threats enter the fold. Lately, one risk that has received more attention is zombie APIs. These are the forgotten, undead endpoints lurking in t...