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Observing the power of APIs (Interview)
Nov 2, 2023
In this discussion, Jean Yang, founder of Akita Software and now with Postman, dives into the crucial role of APIs in software development. She highlights the common struggles developers face due to inadequate tools for dealing with APIs. The conversation also tackles debugging challenges, the evolution of API observability, and why smaller developers often get left behind by tools designed for big companies. Yang calls for a rethinking of how APIs are integrated and monitored, stressing the importance of understanding user needs in the rapidly changing tech landscape.
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Quick takeaways
- 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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