The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Modern software is built on APIs (Interview)
Sep 6, 2019
Abhinav Asthana, the founder of Postman, discusses the remarkable transformation of Postman from an open-source tool to a leading API Development Environment backed by a recent $50 million Series B funding. He shares insights on the importance of APIs in software development and the vibrant community that supports them. Abhinav emphasizes user engagement through empathy, innovative automation features, and how direct user interactions shape product evolution. The conversation highlights Postman's role in empowering over seven million developers globally.
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Humble Beginnings
- Abhinav Asthana started Postman with six months of rent left after leaving his previous venture.
- He never envisioned raising $50 million in series B funding.
Initial Itch
- Debugging APIs was difficult due to their remote nature and lack of good tools.
- Developers relied on cumbersome curl commands or custom code for debugging.
Following Your Itch
- Don't overthink starting a company; focus on enjoying the feedback loop and solving problems.
- Find something you like working on and collaborate with people you enjoy working with.
