APIs are important from different points of views. The business looks at APIs from a revenue-driven angle whereas engineers see technical benefits. Arguments on both sides must be considered; both sides must understand each other’s desires. This chapter gives an overview of the arguments on both sides.
The Business Value of APIs
Businesses look at APIs to reduce costs, open their system to a broader audience, or monetize services. Although I am an engineer, I do get involved in business-related discussions when I attend meetings with enterprise customers. Those discussions are usually driven ...
