In his recent API Days talk, Curiosity and The Cat API, founder Aden Forshaw shares the story behind The Cat API’s growth from a fun educational tool to a premium product for commercial use. Highlighting the essentials of API success—such as clear documentation and responsive support—Aden’s insights provide a valuable roadmap for developers and businesses alike.
The unbundling of API management platforms is reshaping how companies manage their APIs, shifting from monolithic solutions to specialized, cloud-native tools. This approach offers greater flexibility, faster innovation, and more control over individual components, empowering teams to tailor their API strategy to specific needs.
The API Days conference in London brought together industry leaders to discuss the latest trends in API technology, including AI integration and the unbundling of API management platforms. From insightful keynotes to hands-on workshops, the event offered valuable insights into the evolving API landscape and provided networking opportunities for developers, product managers, and API enthusiasts alike.
This article explores why businesses might seek alternatives to Zapier, highlighting key factors like ease of use, integration capabilities, and pricing. It also reviews top automation platforms such as Make, Microsoft Power Automate, Tray.io, and Prismatic, offering insights into their unique strengths and suitability for different organizational needs.
In our last few articles we’ve talked about why you should create a Zapier app, why hiring an expert to develop your Zapier app is
Ensuring your Zapier app stays up-to-date and relevant is key to maintaining a high-quality user experience. By actively monitoring user feedback, staying informed about platform updates, and continuously optimizing performance, you can keep your app at the forefront of user needs and technological advancements.
Build versus buy is often a question that comes up within development teams, and knowing when to lean into the option to buy isn’t always clear. We recently covered why you should develop a Zapier App; in this article, we’ll lay out why hiring outside help is an option that should be considered, and the reasons why.
Creating a Zapier app can significantly enhance your business by integrating it with over 6,000 other applications, thus broadening your app’s functionality and reach. This move not only drives innovation and productivity but also improves user experience by automating repetitive tasks and streamlining processes, ultimately fostering customer satisfaction and business growth.
Integrating third-party APIs into your software can revolutionize its capabilities, but without strategic planning, it risks functionality disruptions. Understanding the pitfalls and adopting best practices is essential for seamless integration and enhanced application reliability
Optimizing APIs is essential for enhancing user experience and ensuring scalability. By implementing efficient endpoint design, caching strategies, and asynchronous processing, you can significantly improve API performance and responsiveness.
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