API Platforms For Scale

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API Platforms for Scale explores the latest, trends, technologies and practices shaping API platforms. Hosted by Ikenna Nwaiwu, Principal Consultant at Ikenna Consulting and author of Automating API Delivery, each episode brings opinionated, implementation-tested insights for API platform leaders and teams. New episodes bi-weekly.

31. Aug.

Agent-Ready API Access

Summary In this episode, Dhayalan from DigitalAPI discusses the future of API access, focusing on developer self-service portals, API governance, and the transition towards agent-based API interactions. Learn how organizations can streamline API onboarding, improve security, and prepare for autonomous agent access. Keywords API management, developer self-service, API governance, agent access, API security, API marketplace, sandbox environments, OAuth, API metrics Key Topics Self-service developer portals and their benefitsThe role of API documentation and specificationsAutomating API access approval processesTransitioning from human to agent API interactionsSecurity and identity management for agentsMetrics for measuring API access efficiencySandbox environments for testing and developmentGovernance and policy setting for API scopes Chapters 00:00Introduction to API self-service portals 02:12Challenges in enterprise API onboarding 03:00Features of a self-service API portal 04:17Survey findings on API access inefficiencies 05:29Demo of API marketplace and discovery process 08:53Approval process for API access 09:42Transitioning from human to agent API access 11:10Designing API documentation for agents 12:50Authorization and identity management for agents 15:27Visibility and observability of agents 18:17Scope management and policy for agents 21:13Metrics for success in API self-service 24:04Preparing organizations for agent-based API access 30:34Resources and next steps for API management
14. Juli

Who Certifies The APIs Your Agents Are Calling?

Most companies overlook the silent risk lurking in their API supply chains—until it’s too late. Nicholas and Samuel from ApyHub reveal how trust and compliance in API ecosystems are about to change forever. Discover the groundbreaking shift toward certifying API claims, not just their existence, and why this new approach will be the industry standard by 2025.In this episode, we dive deep into why traditional API security isn't enough anymore—especially with AI-driven agents making autonomous decisions. Nicholas shares the real-world nightmare of hidden data residency violations that could land a company in hot water, highlighting why transparency is a must-have, not a luxury. Samuel unpacks his vision for an ecosystem where machine-readable certifications and standards evolve to combat relentless supply chain threats, from software libraries to external services.
29. Juni

How DATEV Scaled API Governance Across 4,500 Engineers

In this episode, Andreas Reetz from DATEV shares insights on scaling API governance at a large organization, leveraging automation, AI, and a mature platform to empower development teams and ensure quality. Key Topics Scaling API governance in large organizationsAutomation and self-service in API managementAI support in API governance and designTiered API governance and standardsBuilding a mature API platform and developer experience Keywords API governance, API management, automation, AI, platform maturity, developer experience, scalable API governance, API lifecycle, API standards
15. Juni

When the CoE got dismantled: Lessons from 5 years of API governance

Most organizations stumble with API governance because they overlook the power of intentional design, scalable frameworks, and human-centric support—until chaos strikes. Miguel Quintero – OpenAPI Technical Steering Committee Member, Platform Engineer, Ex-Postman – reveals the raw truths behind building, scaling, and even dismantling API centers of excellence in large organizations. He shares eye-opening stories from the trenches—how initial wins often give way to organizational fatigue, why governance can turn into a blocker, and what it really takes to make API standards stick without stifling innovation.
1. Juni

API as Business Capabilities with Daniel Luebke

In this insightful interview, Daniel Lüebke, CEO of Digital Solution Architecture, shares his extensive experience in API design, governance, and the importance of aligning APIs with business capabilities. Discover practical strategies for API lifecycle management, avoiding accidental APIs, and leveraging design patterns to ensure scalable and effective API ecosystems. Keywords: API design, API governance, API patterns, API lifecycle, business capabilities, API risks, API evolution, API training. Key Topics API design patterns and their importanceRisks in API design and deliveryAligning APIs with business capabilitiesAPI evolution and lifecycle managementRole of training and governance in API success Chapters 00:00 Introduction to API Governance and Design 02:00 The Journey into API Design Patterns 06:46 Risks in API Design and Delivery 09:50 Business Capabilities in API Design 14:46 Ensuring Quality in API Processes 19:44 Understanding Accidental APIs 22:05 Evolving APIs for Consumer Experience 28:15 The Importance of API Training and Workshops 33:38 Bridging Business and Technology in API Design 38:47 Key Questions for API Governance 43:22 CTA page.png Follow on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ikenna/https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielluebke/
16. März

Developer Portals, Catalogs, or Marketplaces?

Most organizations face API sprawl, confusing terminology, and the challenge of choosing the right access model. Miriam Greis, Principal Integration Architect at Adosys and a recognized expert in API lifecycle management, reveals how to distinguish between developer portals, catalogs, marketplaces, and registries—and why understanding these differences can save your project from costly mistakes. Reference blog post: https://www.codecentric.de/en/knowledge-hub/blog/api-discovery-with-developer-portals-catalogs-and-marketplaces
16. März

From Legacy to Agents: Rethinking API Governance for AI

Most companies struggle to introduce effective API governance in complex, legacy environments. Andrzej Jarzyna shares the behind-the-scenes journey of transforming API practices at Poland’s largest insurer, PZU, and how a zero-start environment turned into a modern, strategic API platform.
16. März

Linting Isn’t Governance

Most organizations focus their API governance efforts on security and monitoring, but the real challenge—and opportunity—lies upstream in the design and architecture. In this eye-opening episode, Alistair Parker, founder of Jagon.sh, explodes the myth that API linting equals governance.

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API Platforms for Scale explores the latest, trends, technologies and practices shaping API platforms. Hosted by Ikenna Nwaiwu, Principal Consultant at Ikenna Consulting and author of Automating API Delivery, each episode brings opinionated, implementation-tested insights for API platform leaders and teams. New episodes bi-weekly.

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