From Bird’s Nest to Flight Path: A Conversation on Design-First APIs & Blackbird

In this episode of "Livin' on the Edge" podcast, James Higginbotham, founder of Launch Any and API expert consultant, discusses how the API industry is evolving with a focus on design-first thinking. He highlights two significant shifts in the industry: unbundling of API tooling and growing experimentation with generative AI (GenAI). The podcast also explores the use of Blackbird, an API development platform that integrates design, mocking, and cataloging within one environment. Higginbotham shares his experience using Blackbird through the lens of his ADDR process, emphasizing the importance of a design-first mindset in building reusable, scalable APIs.