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The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source
Observing the power of APIs (Interview)
Nov 2, 2023
01:26:55
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Jean Yang, founder of Akita Software, discusses the importance of APIs in software systems and the lack of tools for developers to handle APIs. She also talks about her experience joining Postman through acquisition. They further explore API observability and the challenges faced by developers in building trustworthy software. The podcast also touches on neglected developers, solving problems at scale, and the integration of AI.
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- APIs are crucial for the quality of software systems and developers lack adequate tools for dealing with, securing, and understanding APIs.
- Observability tools can help developers gain a deeper understanding of their systems by providing insights into API endpoints, errors, and performance.
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Importance of APIs in Software Systems
Gene Yang's research on programming languages at Carnegie Mellon led her to realize that APIs are crucial for the quality of software systems. However, developers lack adequate tools for dealing with, securing, and understanding APIs.
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