The Role of APIs in Modern Software Architectures
The Role of APIs in Modern Software Architectures APIs are the connective tissue of modern software systems. They define how components talk, set the rules for data exchange, and let teams work in parallel. From small apps to large cloud platforms, well designed APIs shorten integration cycles and reduce risk. They arrive in various styles—REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and streaming APIs—and each fits different needs. A good API acts as a contract: it exposes only what callers need, hides internal complexity, and supports evolution without breaking existing users. This decoupling makes services easier to test, deploy, and scale. ...