At the 2023 Platform Summit hosted by Nordic APIs in Stockholm, Matt Tanner, head of Developer Relations, emphasized the importance of developer experience in API adoption and effectiveness, highlighting the need for API-centric metrics over general web analytics. Key aspects include practical problem-solving API design, comprehensive documentation, streamlined integration, and ensuring API reliability and scalability. Tanner advocates for improving developer experience through automation, proactive engagement, and effective API governance to deter misuse. With Moesif, these strategies go beyond technical capabilities by focusing on developers' needs and interactions, ultimately enhancing API adoption and long-term utilization.