Not using API management is killing developer productivity

APIs are now fundamental part of service and application development. A good API has thousands of developers buzzing around it. Developers select API to solve a problem and make their life easier. Some API providers still prefer not to use API management, which is killing developer productivity. Why? Let’s take a look at the issue.

A good API is used possibly by hundreds of services. In some cases API is the crucial part of the service. In other words, app will not work if the API is not accessible.

You are pushing developers away

API provider might be forced to do some changes in their utterly famous API, for example change the url of given API. Without API management each application developer have ”hardcoded” the API access point and all calls related to it in code. You do not want to push developers away, they are the rockstars of API economy.

Changing simple thing as API URL causes a lot of extra work. Not for the API owner, but the business owners that rely on it.

If API is attached and accessed via API management, the backend API call URL and anything related to it can be hidden from the API consumers. API itself can have what ever URL and it will always stay the same for API consumers.

With the help of API management API provider can change API backend location without disturbing developer productivity.

Take the first step now — become developer friendly

APInf.io API management platform is easy to use and can make your and developers´ life easier. With the help of API management you will also gain communication channel directly to developers who take advantage of your fabulous APIs. We can provide you the solution as SaaS or if you prefer, you can have stand alone API management within a few days. Get in touch http://apinf.org/