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Strategic approaches to API design and management
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Abstract
This detailed study meticulously explores the principles of Application Programming Interface (API) design and lifecycle management, with a particular focus on optimizing efficiency, enhancing security measures, and improving usability. By employing a rigorous analytical approach, the research investigates various optimization strategies including load balancing, effective caching techniques, and rate limiting, which are essential for augmenting API performance. Security concerns are comprehensively addressed by adopting advanced protocols such as OAuth 2.0 and JSON Web Tokens (JWT). Additionally, this study incorporates quantitative risk assessments to systematically identify and mitigate potential security threats. Further, the usability of APIs is significantly enhanced through the implementation of systematic naming conventions, comprehensive documentation practices, and robust versioning techniques, which aid developers in navigating complex API frameworks. The paper leverages mathematical models and quantitative analyses, including queueing theory and regression models, to rigorously quantify the impacts of these design choices on both API performance and user experience. This comprehensive analysis provides a well-structured roadmap for software architecture and API development professionals. By outlining evidence-based practices, the study aims to guide the design, management, and optimization processes of APIs, ensuring that they meet contemporary requirements for efficiency, security, and user accessibility.
Keywords
API Design, API Management, Efficiency, Security, Usability
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Xie,N. (2024). Strategic approaches to API design and management. Applied and Computational Engineering,64,229-235.
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