Managing APIs across more than one gateway introduces real governance and discovery challenges. This post compares how eight platforms approach multi-gateway API management.

Missed our webinar on Asynchronous APIs for AI & Data Science? The recording is now available 👇 https://nordicapis.com/events/asynchronous-apis-for-ai-and-data-science/#description Great insights on scaling APIs for modern workloads.

What does developer-first really mean — and how does it support developer-led API growth? It's a rethinking of product-led growth built around adoption, engagement, and retention metrics that actually map to business value.

Best practices for MCP server development are quickly emerging. Today, J Simpson shares practical guidance on building production-ready MCP servers, covering architectural discipline to schema design and operational rigor.

At 10AM EST Today - Join us online to explore the benefits of using asynchronous patterns in AI and data science, when to use them, and key takeaways for implementation. Register & Join: https://nordicapis.com/events/asynchronous-apis-for-ai-and-data-science/

Today, we welcome Shibley Burnett to the Nordic APIs blog. He examines API reliability trends across 215+ services, revealing where incidents cluster, how long outages last, and what systemic risk looks like in the AI era.

If your organization cannot answer how many APIs it has, where they run, or who owns them, AI initiatives are already at risk. Adriano Mota explains why API governance is foundational for an AI strategy.

Don't miss tomorrow's LiveCast! Discover the role of asynchronous #APIs in the #AI ecosystem and data science. https://nordicapis.com/events/asynchronous-apis-for-ai-and-data-science/

When internal APIs consistently deliver value, encapsulate reusable capabilities, and align with business goals, turning them into products can make commercial sense. Here are ten signs to watch for.

Are microservices still relevant in the age of AI? Janet Wagner spoke with Mike Amundsen, Matt McLarty, Christian Posta, and Chris Richardson to find out. Their verdict: AI does not replace microservices — it reinforces them.

How do we limit access for non-human identities like ghosts, zombies, and robots? Art Anthony picks out some of the most memorable insights from Jacob Ideskog's latest Platform Summit keynote.

Solutions like MCP are poised to play a major role in making documentation and data clearer, more contextual, and more accessible, says Kristopher Sandoval. Here is how MCP enables that shift.

Discovering shadow APIs may be some of the most important security work teams do in a given quarter. Learn what shadow APIs are, why they're dangerous, and how to bring unmanaged endpoints back under control.

Developer buying and building habits have changed: they want a sample, not a sales call. Today, Art Anthony reviews Derric Gilling's recent presentation on how API providers can adapt to self-serve expectations and unlock developer-led growth.

No one wants to integrate a web API with high latency. From payload optimization techniques to reducing network latency, Janet Wagner walks through best practices for bringing latency down.

API gateway federation unifies multiple gateways into a single management ecosystem. In this piece, Adriano Mota breaks down how federation works and when it can help organizations regain control over gateway sprawl.

AI in software development is exciting, but it can also undermine authentic trade discussion if left unchecked. Today, we're clarifying our generative AI usage policy for Nordic APIs contributors. Take a read here:

From Amazon to Netflix to Capital One, internal API platforms are foundational to scaling distributed systems. This article explains the patterns, benefits, and risks behind that approach.

We used to write API specifications mainly for humans, with machines as a secondary audience. LLM-powered agents change that equation entirely. Learn how AI-driven API consumption introduces new requirements for specification clarity and structure.

Welcome @kong, Gold Sponsor of #PlatformSummit2026. Kong is a leading developer of API and AI connectivity technologies. Super early bird registration is open: https://nordicapis.com/events/platform-summit-2026/

Do you have an API reused across internal teams to solve a common need? That kind of traction may signal external potential. Here's a look at when internal APIs are ready to open up and monetize.

Agentic AI plus APIs sounds powerful, but backend latency can spiral fast when multiple services are involved. This post breaks down practical patterns and context-engineering techniques to reduce latency and instability in real-world agent workflows.

CI/CD-based security checks are powerful, but they have a blind spot: they only analyze what they can see. Today, we welcome Miles Brown to the blog to explore how shadow APIs bypass pipelines and introduce hidden risk.

What is role-based access control, and where does it fall short? As alternatives like ABAC and PBAC emerge, we look at the evolving access control landscape and when different models make sense for API security.

Many organizations now manage hundreds of APIs across an increasingly fragmented mix of gateways and API management platforms. Is API gateway federation the solution? Adriano Mota takes a closer look today.

Machine-readable doesn't necessarily mean machine-optimized. As AI agents become API consumers, specification design matters more than ever. Here's what API designers need to rethink when building specs for LLM-driven consumption.

Short-lived JWTs are standard in OAuth, but they are especially critical for autonomous AI agents. J Simpson explains how proper token handling helps ensure secure, relevant API access in agentic AI workflows.

Agentic AI is changing how APIs are called, explored, and adapted. This piece looks at why tracing agent identity and enforcing privileges is critical in an AI-driven API economy.

Even Netflix can stumble under synchronized global demand. J Simpson breaks down what the Stranger Things outages reveal about scaling APIs, microservices, and edge-first architectures.

Future competitive advantage may matter less about who builds the best AI model and more about who manages and secures the infrastructure those models rely on. Chris Darvill argues the API fabric is becoming the real differentiator.

Welcome Kong, Gold Sponsor of #PlatformSummit2026. Providing the foundation for secure AI adoption and API-first architectures across modern environments. Super early bird tickets: https://nordicapis.com/events/platform-summit-2026/

Great developer conference talks rarely happen by accident. From finding a strong narrative arc to rehearsing with intention, these practical tips show how standout tech talks are built behind the scenes.

Most large companies are now grappling with countless APIs and various API gateways. Today, we look at a handful of management platforms that explicitly cater to multi-gateway management.

APIs expect determinism. Yet, LLMs are probabilistic. Here's a look at some of the risks when these two areas collide, and some guardrails that allow AI to safely make API calls.

Some of the most critical systems in tech rely on decades-old protocols. Learn why legacy API technologies remain essential and how they are adapting to the AI-driven future.

Different API architectures excel in different scenarios. Explore how REST, webhooks, gRPC, and HATEOAS compare so you can design more resilient systems.

Internal API platforms help teams reduce hidden coupling, improve reliability, and move faster without stepping on each other. Here's a practical look at the benefits (and tradeoffs) of going API-first internally.

Just-in-time authorization secures APIs against non-human consumers like AI agents, bots, and services by enforcing least privilege. Today, Art Anthony reviews key takeaways from Jacob Ideskog's latest Platform Summit talk.

As AI adoption grows, so does the need for structured internal approaches. This guide outlines practical steps for building safer, more discoverable, workflow-aligned tools for AI-driven operations.

From subscription tiers to token systems, freemium, partner revenue, and data services, API monetization is evolving quickly. Here are nine approaches API providers are using to stay profitable at scale.

API-first typically yields better documentation and more standardized, predictable APIs. That is good news for organizations looking to make AI systems more reliable, efficient, and secure.

We're excited to welcome Gravitee as a Platinum Sponsor of #PlatformSummit2026. Gravitee brings APIs, event streams, and emerging AI-driven workloads together under one API management approach. Super early bird registration is open: https://nordicapis.com/events/platform-summit-2026/

MCP has a hidden power: efficiently surfacing developer documentation. Today, we look at how Mastercard, AWS, and Google are already implementing MCP to improve how developer documentation is accessed.

The era of opening data to third-party developers without restraint is sunsetting. Here's why the future of public APIs and AI looks increasingly uncertain, according to Art Anthony.

Identity is the linchpin of securing safe agentic AI access to APIs. Kristopher Sandoval explains why identity control matters, and what it looks like in practice for agent-driven API traffic.

Treating internal APIs as "good enough" tools leads to fragmentation and low adoption. This step-by-step checklist outlines how to apply product thinking to internal APIs to make them discoverable and collaboratively governed.

What can Stranger Things teach us about building highly resilient, decoupled, API-based systems? Actually, quite a lot. J Simpson explains why on the blog.

Rather than acting as a relay proxy like MCP, UTCP works more like a descriptive manual for AI agents, enabling direct calls to tools using their native API interfaces and protocols.

AI has reshaped the tech world, but one of the least discussed shifts is how it changes connectivity. Today on the blog, Chris Darvill from Kong unpacks the economics of API connectivity and why APIs are key to gaining an edge in the AI era.

Welcome Akamai, Platinum Sponsor of #PlatformSummit2026. Supporting application and API security, performance, and reliability on a globally distributed cloud platform. Super early bird tickets: https://nordicapis.com/events/platform-summit-2026/