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The API Management Lifecycle in Practice

The API Management Lifecycle in Practice

API management brings order to the entire API journey:

  • Design & Prototype: Use standards like OpenAPI to design your API contract first. The platform can often generate mock APIs for early testing and feedback.
  • Secure & Configure: In the gateway, configure policies for authentication, rate limiting (to prevent abuse), and quotas (to manage usage tiers).
  • Publish & Onboard: Release the API to the developer portal. Developers can self-serve, obtain credentials, and start building applications.
  • Monitor & Analyze: Track everything from API response times and error rates to which developer is your most active user. Use these insights to improve performance and inform business strategy.
  • Version & Retire: Manage the evolution of your APIs with clear versioning strategies, ensuring you can innovate without breaking existing consumer applications.