Why Every Product Manager Must Master APIs??

https://buff.ly/42BY0VD

"I realized APIs are not just technical specs; they are full-fledged products, and designing them right is a strategic superpower."

#api360 #apiProducts #apiDesign

Google Fit APIs get shut down in 2025, might break fitness devices

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/google-fit-apis-get-shut-down-in-2025-might-break-fitness-devices/

"The company's migration guide notes that the Google Fit and Health Connect APIs aren't compatible, and for now Google recommends supporting both while users and manufacturers transition from one API to the other" -- #RON_AMADEO

#api360 #versioning #apiProducts

API Product Management: Beyond API Endpoints To API Products

https://apimetrics.io/api-product-management-beyond-api-endpoints-to-api-products/

"API endpoints have matured and [are being] integrated into the functioning of business to the point where they need to be managed as products. As such, they need to be driven by a vision that is aligned with the business" -- #AbhijitDey #apiMetrics

#api360 #apiProducts #apiDesign #apiPlatform

How do we compare and contrast potential API integration options? What evaluation criteria should we use? And is there a template that can simplify the process?

The answer to all three questions is in my latest Net API Note: https://netapinotes.substack.com/p/how-to-create-a-competitive-api-product #APIs #businessAnalysis #APIProducts

What is design thinking?

https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-design-thinking

"Design thinking is a systemic, intuitive, customer-focused problem-solving approach that organizations can use to respond to rapidly changing environments and to create maximum impact." -- #McKinsey

#api360 #design #apiProducts

API series - Perforce: API productisation & a more consumer-oriented API mindset https://b.mamund.com/3R8Oqjy

"they are products that are fundamental to the smooth-running of all kinds of organisations"

#api360 #apiProducts