Ebook
API Strategy: Best Practices for Platform Engineering Leaders
This F5 NGINX ebook outlines API strategy best practices for platform engineering leaders to manage and scale resilient API platforms. It addresses API sprawl—a result of microservices, multi-cloud use, and DevOps speed—by proposing solutions like centralized API inventories, developer portals, and adaptive governance. It promotes API-first design for scalable microservices, consistent use of OpenAPI specs, and secure, multi-cloud gateway deployments. Security is emphasized through posture management, testing, and runtime protection. Lastly, it details how to track operational, adoption, and product metrics to align APIs with business KPIs and ensure sustainable growth.
