Using an API gateway for internal microservices causes latency and a single point of failure, losing the benefits of decoupled microservices altogether. Here, Adriano Mota explores the alternatives for east-west communication.

What are AI agents? And if you have an API, how do you properly secure API access for calls from AI agents? This article explains security best practices for your APIs that you should follow when handling traffic from AI agents. Have a read: bit.ly/4o0YNq2

Managed MCP platforms promise plug-and-play connectivity with observability and security built in. Here are 10 that are worth knowing about today.

Autonomous AI working with open banking APIs is a major opportunity — and challenge. Chris Wood outlines the standards and protocols needed to ensure fine-grained agentic API access.

From translation to text generation, transformers underpin today's most advanced AI tools. Here's how they do it.

The official MCP server registry now has an API! Today, we look at how to call this helpful RESTful API to find MCP servers and even publish your own server with the open-source directory.

From vibe coding to slopsquatting, AI tools are introducing new API risks. See how developers can reinforce contracts to protect APIs from reckless consumption.

Scrapers and AI-driven bots often circumvent "official" integration points to get data. What are the negative results? And, what steps can you take to limit consumers bypassing your API? Find out here.

Agents infer API details a little differently than humans. Here's how to prepare your GraphQL API for reliable agentic interactions.

Agentic AI is changing how we secure and manage APIs. Learn how identity and access management strategies must evolve.

APIs could unlock interoperability, compliance, and patient trust in healthcare. Discover how standards like FHIR and HIPAA-compliant APIs fit into the picture.

API naming is tricky. Verbs or nouns, plural or singular, versioning, slashes, casing, and more. Janet Wagner looks at how well-used APIs from Spotify, Stripe, OpenWeatherMap, and Amadeus get it right.

What is fuzz testing? A disciplined form of chaos every modern API can benefit from. Learn how fuzz testing strengthens resilience, exposes edge cases, and helps teams build more secure APIs.

Developers relying on open APIs face new risks. Restrictions may stall AI, limit integrations, and bring back data silos. Learn how to prepare.

Computer vision is the bridge between physical reality and digital data. But computer vision APIs aren't made the same. Here are 10 APIs and how they compare.

Want AI agents that can code, deploy, and manage APIs? Check out these 10 MCP servers streamlining workflows.

An API-first mindset in government systems can have a strong, positive impact on everyday users. But security is non-negotiable, says Adriano Mota. Here, he outlines what API developers in the public sector must keep in mind.

Defending APIs against cyberattacks isn't as straightforward as other areas of cybersecurity. However, there are common areas to watch — here are five.

API versioning isn't a settled issue in MCP. Here, we explore why agentic API consumption is especially vulnerable and how to mitigate breaking changes.

These APIs let savvy UI designers import colors, generate gradients, save fonts, and more — plus, many are simple to use. If you're into UI design, check out how these APIs can help you level up your workflows.

Using an API gateway for east-west traffic is considered an anti-pattern, says Adriano Mota. Today, he explores when it's best to use gateways and API managers versus service meshes, brokers, and other libraries.

Model Context Protocol is exploding, with 16k+ servers in less than two years. Here are seven registries you need to know to find the best MCPs.

From structured specs to real-world examples, discover how to make your API documentation readable for both humans and AI.

Supply chains are getting API-fied. From real-time tracking to AI-driven forecasting, J Simpson reviews ten APIs that help streamline supply chains for maximum efficiency.

The rise in MCP directories is mirroring the explosion of API directories from over a decade ago. Today, we look at seven registries that can help you find and evaluate MCP servers and tools.

New webinar alert 📣 On December 4, join our live session to explore how to embrace innovation while protecting your data, your users and your brand reputation. We'll cover practical design patterns for securing AI agent connections to APIs. Register: bit.ly/4ht83BK

Is your GraphQL API ready for AI agents? Explore strategies like self-describing schemas, machine-friendly errors, and versioning.

From Apple HealthKit to FHIR, APIs are the backbone of health and fitness tech. Here, we consider how they can also safeguard privacy and compliance in healthcare.

Supply chain success in 2025 depends on smart tools. Discover ten APIs to optimize logistics, demand planning, and enterprise operations.

Instead of AI replacing APIs, the future is more likely to involve them working together. As J Simpson explains, APIs remain faster, more reliable, and more secure than AI agents.

APIs are powering the future of wearables and healthcare. But can they also solve health data privacy challenges? Art Anthony explores the possibilities in his latest piece.

From Helicone to Lunar.dev, we explore some top AI gateways helping developers monitor, route, and optimize AI agent interactions in 2025.

API-first is more than just a buzzword. In 2025, 82% of organizations surveyed described themselves as API-first to at least some degree.

Quality API documentation makes your API discoverable by AI. Here are the best practices to ensure your endpoints get found and used correctly.

Last week's @nordicapis.com Platform Summit was phenomenal! Here are some of my quick takeaways. www.doerrfeld.io/agentic-ai-a...

Manual data entry is a roadblock. These 10 computer vision APIs in 2025 can help automate things like OCR, face recognition, and object detection.

API documentation isn't just for humans anymore. Today, J Simpson explores how to optimize docs so AI agents can find, understand, and use your APIs.

How do AI agents interact with GraphQL differently from humans? Learn how to make your GraphQL API less brittle and more agent-ready.

Why are end developers favoring web scraping tools over official APIs? Here are some of the reasons and tips on how API providers should respond.

APIs thrive on predictability. LLMs are unpredictable. What happens when they collide? Art Anthony explores how AI is breaking API contracts and what to do about it.

Databases and APIs are tightly linked, but building APIs on top of databases doesn't have to be hard. Explore 10 database-to-API tools that streamline access, boost productivity, and reduce errors.

From AWS to EmoVu, we've rounded up ten of the top computer vision APIs of 2025 to help teams bring real-world data into digital systems.

Don't let AI agents exploit weak API security! Follow Gary Archer's best practices to implement robust, adaptive authorization flows.

MCP workflows are fragile when APIs change. Discover best practices for contract validation, adapter layers, and regression monitoring.

Building healthcare APIs? Learn how FHIR simplifies interoperability in healthcare, breaking down silos and improving operational efficiency across hospitals and clinics.

Looking for a computer vision API in 2025? Here are ten options that can help you process visual data more efficiently, from images to video to sentiment.

IETF's new proposed discovery format, api-catalog, could act as a helpful means to automate API discovery and share API details with AI agents.

That's a wrap on #PlatformSummit2025! A fantastic few days of conversations, insights, and connections. This year was a great success - thank you to the speakers and sponsors who made it possible. And See you at #PlatformSummit2026! 👋 October 12-14, 2026

Closing out #PlatformSummit2025 with Anders Eknert's keynote session - A Decade of Open Policy Agent. Anders is sharing stories from a decade of open source evolution: the milestones, challenges and how OPA continues to secure today's API landscape

Another #PlatformSummit2025 keynote by Viktor Farcic (Upbound) - Developer Platform Consoles Should Be Dumb. A smart take: the best UIs do less and let APIs do more.