The microapp trend is on the rise! In the approximately two years since joining the DreamFactory team, I’d estimate I’ve conversed with more than one thousand companies about their API-based projects. These conversations provide a great opportunity to peer inside the IT operations of organizations large and small, not to mention pick up on emerging technology trends.

Cybersecurity is one of the most prominent and pressing concerns for businesses today. As developers move more of their web applications to a microservices architecture, data is shared by web service APIs now more than ever. Industry analysts predicted that API attacks would become the most common attack vector by the end of this year. Unfortunately, that prediction has come true.

Many organizations face the challenge of legacy application modernization. DreamFactory, an on-premise API generation and management platform, offers a robust solution for this transition. By enabling the creation of APIs from any data source, automating integration processes, and enhancing security measures, DreamFactory simplifies the modernization of outdated systems.

This blog explores how DreamFactory leverages its robust features to perform database analysis with AI, ensuring secure and efficient data operations. We will discuss the platform’s ability to generate dynamic APIs, provide real-time data insights, and maintain stringent security measures to protect data integrity.

From the end user’s perspective, the microapps and microservices often seem to provide the same functionality. However, development teams need to think about microapps vs. microservices when building products. Before you commit time to microapps or microservices architecture, take some time to consider how these options will affect user experience (UX), user interface (UI), and security of your websites, web apps, and mobile apps.

When comparing the types of APIs (application programming interfaces), API architecture types and different API categories are incredibly important. The following article will discuss API architecture and protocol types (REST and SOAP) and three types of API categories (open, internal, and partner). Here’s the key things to know about the types of APIs your organization might need: Table of Contents.

Terence Bennett - April 9, 2024 Today’s businesses rely on data to operate. Everything from collecting customer data to recording data points from business processes contributes to reaching goals. Big data doesn’t mean much, though, when you keep it separated in silos. When you unify data, you create more data analytics opportunities that lead to valuable insights.

Many businesses are on the lookout for robust alternatives to popular tools like CDATA. Whether it’s due to cost, specific functionality, or compatibility requirements, finding the right tool can significantly impact your data management strategies. Here’s what you need to consider when looking for a CDATA alternative: Table of Contents.

In this article, we’ll be comparing Hasura vs. DreamFactory, two leading platforms in the API management and development space. Both platforms offer features tailored to aid with backend API development, but they cater to different use cases and developer preferences. Here are the key differences between Hasura and DreamFactory: Table of Contents.

You must constantly innovate and expand your offerings to stay ahead of the curve. One way to do this is by adopting APIs. API adoption can help you improve customer experience, increase efficiency, and drive innovation. This guide to API adoption will discuss APIs, including how they work, what benefits API adoption offers, and how to get started. Here’s the key things to know about API adoption: Table of Contents.