IT departments are under enormous pressure to deliver results faster. The only way to achieve it is by designing and creating a reusable network of APIs. While planning APIs, the focus should be not on individual systems but the end-to-end business services.
People are the power that shouldn't be underestimated. Breaking down a business into smaller sub-domains and identifying business leaders within these domain areas is the fundamental step to a successful API-led implementation. These people become a force that drives projects forward.
Dan talked about the importance of setting up Centers of Excellence (CoE) before starting any proof of concept to establish a culture of collaboration. CoE is a group or a team of experts within an organisation that offers expertise and ensures that best practice. A well-established CoE will help avoid duplication of APIs and reuse of the existing ones leading to cost-reduction and faster delivery.
According to Dan, creating a delivery capability framework with the appropriate governance and reusability in place is crucial. This topic will be covered in-depth in our next video.
Don't miss our next video, where we will discuss the role that governance and reusability play in the success of integration projects.
