Platform Architecture Line

Covers the architectural aspects of API platforms.

Stations

1. API Product Strategy

   Entry criteria

   • Relevant market signals, feedback, or operational insights are available to guide this API opportunity.
   • Business goals are defined.
   • Market research identifies API opportunities.
   • Relevant stakeholders agree this API opportunity is worth exploring and prioritizing.

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 API is intended to shield consumers from backend complexity and inconsistencies.
   • The API value proposition has been reviewed and validated with the relevant business and consumer 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 API is intended to shield consumers from backend complexity and inconsistencies.
   • The API value proposition has been reviewed and validated with the relevant business and consumer 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