APIs and Middleware: Connecting Systems with Confidence
APIs and Middleware: Connecting Systems with Confidence APIs and middleware are the quiet champions of modern software. An API defines how two systems exchange data and commands, while middleware sits in the middle to handle authentication, data shaping, retries, and error handling. Used well, they reduce friction, enable service reuse, and help teams ship features faster without duplicating logic. This post explains how to think about APIs and middleware together, what patterns matter, and how to avoid common traps so you can connect systems with confidence. ...