Know When to Go for Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go's popularity inspired PagerDuty to create PokeDuty, an internal tool that alerts users when specific Pokémon are nearby, allowing them to time their game breaks without disrupting their daily routines. PokeDuty, which requires setting up a generic API service for frequently visited locations, enhances the Pokémon Go experience by aggregating and alerting users about their desired Pokémon through their PagerDuty accounts. Although not officially supported by PagerDuty and prone to downtime, PokeDuty demonstrates the power and adaptability of APIs, reflecting a broader trend where APIs, often developed rapidly and informally, have become essential tools for innovation and integration. This trend is exemplified by PagerDuty's own experience with APIs, where customer and partner scripts now account for a significant portion of their traffic, highlighting the independent and dynamic nature of APIs in modern software ecosystems.