How fit does your API need to be? It may not be the case that your API needs to be "fit" enough to compete in the Olympics but running in a local 5km may be good enough.
The point is that not all need to get to the "Olympic" level below, because very often that simply would not be a reasonable investment. You need to hit the sweet spot of generating as much value as possible with the right level of investment.
Why JSON Won Over XML
The vast majority of APIs today are using the JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) to represent the structured data that they are exchanging. While JSON has been popular for a number of years now, there still are APIs out there that use the Extensible Markup Language (XML) instead, and in some communities, this still is a popular data format.
Why JSON Won Over XML
It's interesting to think about the fact that the first wave of APIs, called Web Services back then, was based on XML ( SOAP being the most notable representative), and how quickly this changed for SOAP and XML being discarded as being too heavy and too clunky.
API News Roundup for May 2019
It's that time again! May has turned out to be an exciting month of API stories in the news. Below is the API news roundup for May 2019.
API News Roundup for May 2019
Cisco Patches Elastic Services Controller to Address Critical REST API Vulnerability
This week Cisco Systems Inc. posted a critical security advisory addressing a vulnerability in the REST API of its Elastic Services Controller (ESC). If successfully exploited, the vulnerability could let an unauthenticated, remote attacker bypass authentication on the REST API.
Streamdata.io Joins the Axway Family
Axway CEO Patrick Donovan announced the purchase of Streamdata.io. at this week's IMAGINE SUMMIT in Chantilly, France. The acquisition drives additional value for customers adopting Axway's hybrid integration platform AMPLIFY™ by providing streaming or event-driven API support, enabling users to receive real-time data where and when they need it.
First, let's talk a little more about who is Streamdata.io. This French start-up helps organizations discover the value of their data by leveraging event-driven infrastructure. With over eight years of experience and research in API management, Streamdata.io provides clients and partners greater insight through the entire lifecycle.