“Breaking Changes” with Aleksei Akimov: Becoming API-First in the Payment Industry
Blog post from Postman
In a recent episode of Postman's Breaking Changes podcast, Aleksei Akimov, former head of API at Adyen, shared insights into Adyen's transition to an API-first company within the competitive payment API industry. Aleksei detailed how his journey from tech writer to API leader at Adyen helped shape the company's API-first approach, integrating design-first and code-first strategies and emphasizing the importance of a shared understanding of the API lifecycle. He highlighted the critical role of open-source tools and standards in building Adyen's API-first platform, which aids in navigating diverse regulatory landscapes and enhances business success. Aleksei's experiences underscore the significance of API awareness for business effectiveness, stressing that understanding payment APIs like those from Adyen, Stripe, and PayPal can offer greater control over business finances and facilitate global operations in the digital age. The episode provides valuable insights into why APIs are crucial in today's business environment and can be accessed on various podcast platforms and YouTube.
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