Systems | Development | Analytics | API | Testing

As developers, we know how essential APIs have become in building modern software systems, from internal services to public-facing products at scale. We spend countless hours crafting elegant code, meticulously designing interfaces, and ensuring everything should work flawlessly. And, we must ship these services fast to stay competitive. But what happens after deployment? In reality, even the most beautifully crafted API can fall flat without deep insight into its real-world usage.

In this episode, Derric Gilling, CEO of Moesif, sits down with Mike Amundsen, a leader in the API ecosystem, to explore the evolving role of observability in API design and customer experience. They break down the differences between machine vs. customer observability, best practices for tracking key metrics, and the importance of designing observability into APIs from the start.

A report by Bloomberg Intelligence projects the AI industry will reach $1.3 trillion by 2032, with proprietary data fueling much of this growth. As businesses increasingly adopt generative AI (genAI) to enhance efficiency, data is rapidly becoming one of the most valuable assets in the digital economy. Foundational AI models require vast amounts of data for training, and many AI products are now leveraging proprietary datasets alongside these models to power innovative applications and AI agents.

We strive for predictable, controllable systems. We demand precise understanding of resource utilization, performance characteristics, and failure modes for our AI apps. An ideal AI-powered application behaves like any other well-instrumented component of the architecture—transparent, debuggable, and optimizable.

Currently, the job market is fully driven by data, so companies can either miss out on the opportunities this offers or leverage them as additional income generation source. Jobs API provide a goldmine of opportunities for businesses looking to generate revenue. The Jobs API is a powerful search tool for HR technology companies who wish to access an up-to-date database or have the capability to obtain pertinent job postings as needed.