The (potentially awful) future of APIM?

The text explores the evolving role of AI agents and large language models (LLMs) in software development, particularly their impact on API Governance and management. It highlights how LLMs have advanced in generating code, leading to an increase in AI agent development, exemplified by frameworks like Hugging Face's smolagents that use Python coding as their primary tool. These developments raise concerns about API Management (APIM), as AI agents create numerous Functions-as-a-Service (FaaS), potentially generating poorly documented internal APIs that require strict security and monitoring. The text underscores the necessity for robust API management strategies to prevent a lack of oversight and ensure that these automated workflows do not lead to unmanageable and potentially harmful code in networks, suggesting the importance of standardization and automation in handling these challenges effectively.