Navigating the API-First Landscape

This chapter examines the transition from traditional human-computer interaction to an API-first approach in software development, driven by cloud computing advancements. It discusses the implications of this shift, including the commercialization of internal APIs and the rise of machine-to-machine communication, particularly with the influence of artificial intelligence. The conversation also explores future trends in API design, emphasizing the potential for agent-driven interactions and the evolution of authentication methods to accommodate automated processes.