Cloud databases and DBaaS (Database-as-a-Service) offerings have been gaining popularity due to their cost-effectiveness, scalability, rapid development capabilities, and better data and application security. With DBaaS, enterprises can quickly spin up and manage databases without worrying about hardware procurement, software installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance. However, this approach may lead to tight coupling with the database service, making it challenging to move the application to another service in the future. On the other hand, Data APIs provide a way to loosely connect frontend application logic directly to a DBaaS or similar system through a secure and fast-scaling API, breaking the tight coupling of the application from the database and enabling reusability and portability of code. This approach offers unique advantages such as data safety, security, and scalability characteristics, making it an effective way for modern applications to perform under unpredictable loads.