APIkehityksen
APIkehitys refers to the process of designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining application programming interfaces (APIs). It encompasses choices about how external and internal systems communicate, what data they exchange, and how they evolve over time. The goal is to create stable, secure, and easy-to-use interfaces that enable developers to access functionality or data reliably.
Common design approaches include REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and SOAP, each with its own strengths. REST emphasizes
Security and governance are central to API development. Authentication and authorization models such as OAuth 2.0,
Documentation and developer experience are critical for adoption. OpenAPI/Swagger definitions, interactive consoles, and clear usage examples
In practice, APIkehitys is closely linked to system architecture, microservices, and platform strategy. It requires cross-functional