The Stack Overflow Podcast “In the short term, more chaos”: What’s next for API design
Feb 11, 2025
Sagar Bachu, CEO and co-founder of Speakeasy, discusses the rapidly evolving world of API design. He dives into the shift from traditional password systems to more robust API management practices. Sagar highlights how AI is reshaping API development, balancing automation with the need for human expertise. He also explores the transition to an API-first approach, driven by cloud technology, and emphasizes the importance of adapting to new trends in authentication and agent-driven interactions.
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Sagar's Non-Traditional Path to Software
- Sagar Bachu's path to software began in physics, pivoting late in college to CS.
- Early career experiences included firmware and a pivotal role at LiveRamp during their cloud transition and API-first shift.
Platform Engineering's Rise
- LiveRamp's growth necessitated an API platform approach, enabling consistent API deployment at scale.
- Sagar's experience there led to Speakeasy, addressing the growing need for platform engineering in scaling companies.
Infrastructure Driving API-First
- The shift to API-first design is driven by cheaper, accessible infrastructure, facilitating service-oriented architectures.
- This enables easier implementation of existing API design principles, accelerating the API-first approach.