The 3 fundamental checks of API governance rules
Blog post from Postman
Automated API governance checks play a crucial role in ensuring the creation and maintenance of high-quality APIs by examining various facets of an API definition, which include the actual interface contract, metadata, and how the API specification is utilized. The interface contract involves scrutinizing resource paths, HTTP methods, and data models to promote interoperability, user-friendliness, security, and performance, while reducing the risk of breaking changes. Metadata, such as documentation and configuration elements, provides context and aids understanding, ensuring the API's purpose is clear and the necessary examples and descriptions are provided. Additionally, overseeing how an API specification is used can enhance consistency, maintainability, and tool compatibility by employing reusable data models and standard error models. By not solely focusing on the interface contract, these governance checks can simplify and expedite the API lifecycle, ultimately maximizing the value generated by APIs.
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