APIoriented
APIoriented is a software design and development paradigm that centers on application programming interfaces (APIs) as the primary means of interaction, integration, and extension. It promotes designing and exposing services via well-defined interfaces early in the lifecycle rather than as an afterthought.
Core principles of APIoriented development include API-first and contract-first design, where API contracts (interfaces and schemas)
Practices commonly associated with APIoriented approaches include design using specifications such as OpenAPI or GraphQL schemas;
Typical applications for APIoriented design are microservices architectures, platform ecosystems, and SaaS offerings that expose external
Benefits of APIoriented design include faster and more reliable integration, modular system architecture, greater reuse of
Related concepts include API-first, API economy, OpenAPI, REST, GraphQL, API gateways, and contract testing.