Managing APIs in Production
Blog post from Moesif
The text provides an overview of various aspects of API management, emphasizing the importance of versioning, security, and scalability. It highlights best practices for versioning REST and GraphQL APIs, discussing the challenges and benefits of different methods, including semantic versioning. The text also explores tools and strategies for scaling and load balancing APIs, such as Kong and Docker, and offers guidance on selecting appropriate API gateways like Apigee, Amazon API Gateway, and Azure API Management. Additionally, it addresses security concerns through authentication and authorization techniques, including the use of JSON Web Tokens and OAuth2.0 scopes. The text suggests utilizing tools like Moesif for API monitoring and security, and it mentions various API description tools, such as APIMatic Transformer and Swagger CodeGen, to improve API product development.