Why you need to build a composable API platform powered by open standards

A composable API platform, powered by open standards, offers a scalable and sustainable solution to the complexities of modern API ecosystems, which are essential as APIs dominate web traffic and business operations. This approach addresses challenges like security, governance, and developer experience by providing a flexible, vendor-agnostic infrastructure that can evolve with business needs. Emphasizing open standards such as OAS for discoverability, OAuth for security, and OpenTelemetry for observability, a composable platform helps mitigate issues related to complexity, such as increased attack surfaces and lack of standardization. It also empowers developers by standardizing API creation processes, enhancing productivity, and future-proofing businesses against vendor lock-in. Successful implementation includes strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and continuous evaluation to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness, as highlighted in a recent webinar discussing these principles.