July 2022
Beginner to intermediate
47 pages
1h 2m
English
Content preview from API Strategy for Decision Makers
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Appendix A. Additional Reading
This appendix lists some recommended books, articles, and recordings that cover additional aspects of API products and strategy.
Chapter 1
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“Launching API Programs in Non API-First Companies”, Moesif Podcast, March 2022. Great interview with Jeannie Hawrysz, leader of API Programs at SAS.
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Product Design for the Web, Randy J. Hunt (O’Reilly, 2014). Another solid source on product-oriented APIs.
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“Serverless Architectures”, Mike Roberts, martinfowler.com, May 22, 2018. A good reference on the serverless space.
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Strategize: Product Strategy and Product Roadmap Practices for the Digital Age, Roman Pichler (Pichler Consulting, 2016). This is a fine book on the big picture of product strategy and execution.
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“What Does API Monitoring Mean for API Product Managers and Growth Teams”, Derric Gilling, DZone Integration Zone, April 20, 2020. Nice post that ties together business goals and API monitoring.
Chapter 2
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“Automatic Notification of Quota and Billing Issues”, Larry Ebringer, Moesif blog, September 14, 2021.
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“How to Integrate Moesif and Stripe to Easily Monetize Your APIs”, Matt Tanner, Moesif blog, March 30, 2022.
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“How to Show the Business Value of Your APIs with Embedded Metrics”, Derric Gilling, DZone Integration Zone, June 23, 2021.
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“A Simple Way to Implement Usage-Based API Billing is Finally Here”, Matt Tanner, Moesif blog, February 16, 2022.
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“Tracking a Developer’s Journey from Documentation Visit and Sign Up to First API ...
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