API Design and MVP Development

In most organizations, the API program will be ongoing and involve numerous departments and employees, as well as a wide range of tools and resources. Maintaining a consistent design approach or method is one way to provide continuity amidst the chaos of constant change. If we train all of our developers to use the same design process, we ensure uniformity without stifling their individuality.

Additionally, a solid design process does not rely on a single technology stack or collection of tools. As a result, our API program can evolve over time depending on the power of consistent design methods rather than a specific API format, protocol, or another technical component. In fact, having a solid design process in place makes it less of a hassle to update tools without introducing incompatible new implementations. Therefore, we should design tools to help make API software consistent and compatible.

When designing APIs, we should partner closely with our engineering leads, who will review the user stories we presented in our proposal and collaborate with us on putting together a prototype of the API we are proposing to build.

We should ensure that the APIs created are in line with user expectations and can sustain a sustainable business model. It’s not just the end users, but also the developers who need to be taken into account when creating APIs. APIs that effectively address a problem can only be developed after careful consideration of the target audience. When building an API, it’s important to keep in mind who will use it. Each individual is unique and, hence, has a unique perspective, set of abilities, and set of priorities.