An API-first approach means that for any given development project, your APIs are treated as “first-class citizens.” That everything about a project revolves around the idea that the end product will be …

Nov 22, 2017 · The OpenAPI Specification (formerly Swagger Specification) goes hand-in-hand with an API-first thinking. The OpenAPI Specification enables teams to design a technology-agnostic API …

Jan 8, 2017 · Build an API before anything else, except business plan (hopefully). Acknowledge the fact that your service will be customer-facing, even if for now the only customer is a web front-end your …

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Apr 24, 2023 · This article will explore the differences between code-first and design-first approaches, how API exploration fits into each method, and how to choose the best option for your project.