Building Software Better: API Lifecycle Management for Developers

Explore API lifecycle management for developers in this 49-minute conference talk from GOTO Amsterdam 2024. Dive into the importance of managing the full lifecycle of APIs for safe and robust consumption. Learn about API descriptions, with a focus on OpenAPI, and discover how to leverage these descriptions and associated tooling to support lifecycle management for both consumers and producers. Gain insights on establishing and evolving your platform engineering practice through API-driven development processes. The talk covers key topics including API products, building the right API, building the API correctly, and strategies for creating better products more efficiently. Benefit from the expertise of Erik Wilde, Principal Consultant at INNQ and co-author of "Continuous API Management," as he shares valuable knowledge on improving software development through effective API lifecycle management.

Intro
Agenda
API products
API Descriptions & OpenAPI
Building the right API
Building the API right
Build better products better
Outro