In the past, enterprise software focused on protecting network access through on-premises firewalls and VPNs, working on the assumption that everything within the network was secure. However, today, as accessing data has extended beyond on-premises locations to cloud and hybrid networks, SaaS platforms require a security model that can address a broader range of attack vectors. Zero Trust security addresses this pressing need.

In software development, an API-first approach has emerged as a powerful methodology for building robust and interoperable systems. An API, or Application Programming Interface, acts as a set of rules and protocols that enables different software applications to communicate with each other. It defines how different software components should interact and exchange data.

In today’s digital age, APIs have become the backbone of many businesses, enabling seamless integration and communication between applications, platforms, and users. As the demand for APIs grows, so does the need for effective API management and monetization. In this post, we’ll compare two leading API platforms, Moesif and Apigee, focusing on their monetization features.

As APIs have become the centerpiece of online data exchange in the modern era, the need for documentation and communication between developers of these APIs and their users has become incredibly important. Effective developer communication can unlock massive potential, create new iterative success, and serve as a compounding conduit that improves the industry at large. Accordingly, developer portals have become exceptionally useful and important ways to share API documentation with API consumers.

There are as many monetization pitfalls as there are methods of monetizing APIs. As the market has shifted over the years, selling APIs and creating product userbases has become more important than ever. Today, we’re going to discuss a strategy that can lead to explosive growth – let’s talk self-service and product led growth.

One of the most difficult aspects of creating an API service for public consumption is the balance between developer control and user freedom. Ensuring that users can leverage an API to new heights requires a certain amount of freedom, both in modality of usage and in applicability of the use case. The security of underlying systems and the API itself relies on controlling this usage and ensuring a level of control for the greater good.

Gartner has recognized Google Cloud’s Apigee as a Leader in the 2023 Magic Quadrant for API Management, the 8th time in a row.

Postman is one of the most sought-after tools when it comes to API testing. Whether you’re new or experienced, this tutorial simplifies API testing using Postman. We’ll cover the basics, explore testing techniques, and showcase implementable skills in this blog. This blog is derived from Pricilla Bilavendran’s workshop on Postman with The Test Tribe.

As the technology landscape continues to rapidly evolve, creating a platform that introduces the correct abstractions for software development and delivery has become an increasingly compelling proposition. But the pivotal question remains: is building what’s known as an internal developer platform (IDP) or digital platform in-house the right move for your organization? The choice isn't merely technical; it's strategic.

We are excited to announce SmartBear has been named a Visionary in the 2023 Magic Quadrant by Gartner for API Management. A Magic Quadrant is a tool that provides a graphical competitive positioning of technology providers to help you make smart investment decisions. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company’s overall completeness of vision and ability to execute.

Choreo now allows you to specify WSO2’s Micro Integrator runtime version and update level when deploying integrations. Previously, Choreo defaulted all deployments of WSO2 Micro Integrator projects to a specific runtime version and update level. With this improvement, developers can specify the exact runtime version and update level required for their integrations. This improvement simplifies the development and troubleshooting process for integration developers.

As the holiday season approaches, businesses worldwide are gearing up for the busiest and most lucrative time of the year. In today's digitally driven marketplace, the flawless performance of your APIs is crucial for maintaining and boosting business revenue during this time. As consumers increasingly rely on online shopping and mobile apps for their holiday purchases, any API-related glitches or slowdowns can lead to frustrated customers and abandoned transactions, resulting in lost sales.

We're delighted to unveil Choreo API Chat, Choreo's innovative approach to interacting with APIs, powered by Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) 3.5 large language model (LLM) from Azure OpenAI. This allows users to try out APIs running or proxied via Choreo using natural language, serving as a complementary tool to traditional methods. It offers a convenient way to quickly try out endpoints without delving deeply into API specifications or crafting intricate JSON payloads.

API (Application Programming Interface) testing is a crucial skill for software professionals. Whether you’re new to testing or an experienced pro, this blog is your go-to resource. We’ve distilled valuable insights from The Test Tribe’s 4th Virtual Meetup on API Testing with Pricilia into an easy-to-understand blog guide. For the visual learner’s out there, you can watch the complete video below.

Choreo is an internal developer platform where you can develop, deploy, and manage your cloud native applications with minimal effort. Authentication and authorization are essential to consider when restricting access to your application. Determining the legitimacy of the consumer of your cloud application is the main purpose of authentication. Authorization guarantees that the consumer has the necessary permissions to access your applications.

Apigee is aligning pricing attributes across Pay-as-you-go and Subscription pricing; and introducing further granularity to make it more accessible.

One of the main challenges API producers face is making improvements and enhancements to their APIs without getting their clients to upgrade API versions (i.e., change their applications). We're excited to introduce semantic version-based intelligent routing in Choreo, making API consumption easier than ever. This feature groups APIs into their major versions, and the corresponding URLs are simplified to include only the major version number.