In this episode, insights from "Designing Great Web APIs" by James Higginbotham are explored, focusing on the importance of developer experience in creating valuable web APIs. The text argues that APIs should be treated as products, designed with an outside-in approach, and supported by comprehensive documentation and code examples. It emphasizes the need for intuitive, consistent, and secure API design, advocating for a design-first process involving API modeling. The book also explores the API economy, discussing its rise and the business advantages of Web APIs and HTTP. A major component of the text explains what makes APIs appealing to developers, providing insights into designing APIs that are functional and enjoyable to use, thereby driving business success.

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Based on the book:

- Designing Great Web APIs (James Higginbotham)

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