APItian
APItian is a term used in software engineering to describe a person who specializes in the design, development, and governance of application programming interfaces (APIs). The concept centers on API-first principles, emphasizing stable contracts, clear documentation, and developer experience as core components of product strategy.
Origin and usage: The term APItian emerged in online discussions and practitioner communities to denote professionals
Characteristics: APItian practice includes contract-first design, where API specifications drive implementation; emphasis on discoverability, consistency across
Impact and critique: Proponents argue APItian approaches improve modularity, interoperability, and time-to-market. Critics caution that overemphasis
See also: API design, API governance, developer experience, microservices.