Sowmya Sridharamurthy, an Engineering Manager at Lytho, discussed the evolving landscape of API testing at the Testμ Conference 2022, emphasizing the shift towards microservices and cloud infrastructure as a game-changer for businesses. She highlighted the importance of adopting an API-first testing strategy, as APIs facilitate the seamless integration and scalability of applications in various industries. Sowmya addressed challenges faced by leaders and team members, including skill gaps, resource fulfillment, and technical anxiety, while advocating for effective API documentation and the use of tools like Postman to overcome these hurdles. She also explored the future of testing, predicting a decline in monolithic applications and UI automation, as the industry moves towards more technical, API-driven strategies. The session concluded with a Q&A segment, where Sowmya reinforced the critical role of APIs in emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, advocating for a balance between upskilling and leveraging available resources.