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Don't overlook the value of partner APIs
Bill Doerrfeld | October 3, 2024
Public APIs get the spotlight, but there's a lot to be said for partner API strategies.
Partner APIs are a hidden value in the API economy. They unlock new monetization capabilities, enable partner ecosystems and network expansion, and help create data-sharing interfaces to meet regulatory requirements.
Check out my post on the Bump.sh blog today that dives into all things partner APIs! In it, I explore common partner API business models and look at examples of affiliate developer programs and partner ecosystems, from AirBnB to eBay, Shutterstock, Walgreens, Kroger, and beyond.
Check it out for some inspiration and tips on getting a partner API program up and running.
The 2nd annual code quality report from GitClear found 10x more duplicated code than two years ago and fewer signs of code reuse than ever before.
My feature on InfoWorld explores the state of Kubernetes usability, highlighting various advancements across workload types, support for edge and AI, and new features like observability and security.
It's up to leadership to help prioritize large-scale engineering updates that keep software running smoothly. Kent Wills, Director of Engineering at Yelp, provides insight on the latest DirectorPlus.
Italian for “tapestry,” Arazzo is aptly named since it can be used to weave together sequences of API calls to illustrate a specific business pattern.
I caught up with CTO Itiel Shwartz about leveraging finely tuned models like Komodor’s KlaudiaAI agent for ultra-specific DevOps challenges, like Kubernetes error diagnosis and remediation challenges.
Rolling out AI is all about framing it in a positive light, says GitLab's CTO, Sabrina Farmer. I interviewed her for the latest edition of DirectorPlus for LeadDev, which is out today.
Surmounting risks are encouraging CIOs to future-proof and update their resilience strategies. My latest feature for CIO.com explores resilience head-on.
Today, DX debuted a new developer productivity framework, DX Core 4. Excited to break the news with LeadDev, interviewing one of the designers of the framework.
In this issue of DirectorPlus, Gus Fune shares the story behind reverse engineering a monolithic e-commerce platform following MACH principles, which stands for microservices, APIs, cloud-native, and headless.
Having good API documentation is one thing. Being specification-first is next level. Here are the benefits a specification-driven, git-based approach to documentation can bring to partner API integrations.
