In today’s hyperconnected digital economy, no company is an island. Businesses thrive when they become part of a broader ecosystem—and APIs are the glue that holds these ecosystems together. APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are like digital Lego, enabling companies to exchange data and services in a standardized, automated way. When well-designed and thoroughly documented using standards like OpenAPI, they reduce friction in integration, making partnerships easier to establish and more reliable to operate. But APIs alone aren’t enough. They are merely the channel to digital services—what lies behind them is just as critical. Software quality, including strong performance, security, scalability, and resilience, is essential. When APIs from different players are orchestrated effectively, they create seamless, powerful user journeys. The financial services sector has already seen this through Open Banking and PSD2. While the scope and usage remain limited, these initiatives...
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