Platform Architecture Line

Covers the architectural aspects of API platforms.

Stations

1. API Product Strategy

   Entry criteria

   • Insights from metrics and feedback are available to optimize existing APIs.
   • Business goals are defined.
   • Market research identifies API opportunities.
   • Stakeholders approve strategy discussions.

2. API Consumer Experience

   Entry criteria

   • Individual API opportunities are identified and documented.
   • The API meets a clear business need and is reusable for multiple API consumers.
   • The goal of the API is to hide backend data models and discrepancies.
   • The value proposition validates with key stakeholders.
   • API consumer segments (internal and external) are identified.
   • High-level roadmaps for API development are established.

3. API Platform Architecture

   Entry criteria

   • The API meets a clear business need and is reusable for multiple API consumers.
   • The goal of the API is to hide backend data models and discrepancies.
   • The value proposition validates with key stakeholders.
   • API consumer segments (internal and external) are identified.
   • High-level roadmaps for API development are established.

4. Scalable Infrastructure

5. Legal and Compliance

6. Security and Privacy

7. Design Standards

8. Vendor Management