You can probably guess what’s coming next, because we all know you can’t boil the ocean. The tension that arises from the gap between what’s promised and what’s actually delivered is palpable. Developers are becoming increasingly vocal about the gap between these promises and reality. But that doesn’t mean we should throw all this effort away; we need a shift in thinking. We’re on the cusp of a new frontier that requires something different, something more subtle.
This new about a lot at the summit is the move to APIOps and the use of composite platforms that don’t aim to do everything, but instead focus on doing key tasks well.
The shift from single-purpose to monolithic tools seems to happen every few years, but this time it’s happening with a developer focus. Companies can choose (and developers can adopt) best-of-breed tools for key functions that have the flexibility and modularity to integrate into the optimal platform, delivering the process and visibility that belgium mobile database need today without the adoption battles. This requires a much more developer-centric approach to API development and platform strategy.
Developer platforms are the foundation of the platform engineering paradigm, and they do more than just provide tools and services, they motivate developers and enable them to do their best work.
2. We're still talking about developer experience
Which brings me to the next takeaway from the conference. Amidst the chaos of APIs proliferating at every turn, one thing is clear: developer experience (DX) still matters. The best tools in this space aren’t just flashy features. They enable developers to do the work they want and need to do without slowing them down. And that need for a good DX isn’t going away.
To make this a reality, things like API versioning and SDLC management need to be built in from Day 1, not bolted on later. Consistent, thorough testing and security practices need to be simple and accessible, not cumbersome and confusing. And documentation, often neglected, needs to be top-notch from the start.