APIs are not just another technological fad, but a revolutionary technology that changes how we build software. APIs simplify application integration, letting teams deliver new functionality faster than ever before. But more than this, APIs open core services to a wider, global audience that brings with it a valuable, fresh perspective to development. These are the innovators who see opportunities that internal teams often miss. The real value proposition of APIs is in what they can inspire.
In this talk, we will look at the state of the art in API design and management. We will highlight the shortcomings of the current model and consider how APIs should adapt to a world of ephemeral services. We will explore how APIs might adapt to asynchronous and streaming models of information delivery and examine the security implications of rolling out a truly global application network.