The Cloudcast The Intersection of AI and APIs
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Apr 23, 2025 In this insightful discussion, Taylor Pecachek, Head of Product at Postman, unpacks the intersection of AI and APIs, drawing from her journey in product management. She explores the evolving landscape for developers, emphasizing the role of APIs in streamlining collaboration and enhancing efficiency. Taylor discusses the impact of AI on developer workflows, including the use of large language models for automation and the importance of standards like OpenAPI. Her insights shed light on best practices and how Postman is innovating in API governance to empower software teams.
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Taylor's Career Journey with APIs
- Taylor Pecachek shared his journey from healthcare startups to Atlassian and now Postman.
- He highlighted how Postman helps teams collaborate on APIs and improve software building processes.
APIs as Collaborative Contracts
- APIs serve as contracts that enable parallel work in software by defining stable interfaces.
- They allow front-end and back-end developers to collaborate efficiently despite changes underneath.
AI Accelerates API-Driven Development
- AI accelerates software building by writing underlying code "lego pieces."
- The interface to access AI-driven code remains an API, preserving the need for API-first design.