• About WordPress
    • WordPress.org
    • Documentation
    • Support
    • Feedback
  • Log In
  • Register
  • Home Schooling
  • Course Catalog
    • Art and Humanities
      • History
      • Language Studies
      • Music and Art
      • Philosophy
      • Religious Studies
    • Business
      • Business Essentials
      • Business Strategies
      • Entrepreneurship
      • Finance
      • Leadership and Management
      • Marketing
    • Computer Science
      • Algorithm
      • Game Development
      • Mobile and Web development
      • Product Design
      • Security
      • Software Development
    • Data Science
      • Data Analysis
      • IoT and Machine Learning
      • Probability and Statistics
    • Health
      • Animal Health
      • General Science
      • Health Informatics
      • Healthcare management
      • Nursing
      • Nutrition
      • Public Health
      • Research Methods
    • Information Technology
      • Audio
      • Cloud Computing
      • Networking
    • Social Sciences
      • Economics
      • Education
      • Governance
      • Law
  • Degrees, CEU & Certification
    • Certifications
      • Cisco CCNA Prep
      • Office Productivity
      • MTA
    • CEU
    • Elementary & PreSchool
    • Graduate
    • Secondary Diploma
    • Undergraduate (AA, BS, BA,)
  • Consultancy
  • My Rank
      • Log In
      • Membership Account
      • Log In
  • Digital Download Policy
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  • Member’s Book Store
  • Privacy Policy Statement
  • Terms of Use
Training by Blackboard, Books & Browsers
  • Home Schooling
  • Course Catalog
    • Art and Humanities
      • History
      • Language Studies
      • Music and Art
      • Philosophy
      • Religious Studies
    • Business
      • Business Essentials
      • Business Strategies
      • Entrepreneurship
      • Finance
      • Leadership and Management
      • Marketing
    • Computer Science
      • Algorithm
      • Game Development
      • Mobile and Web development
      • Product Design
      • Security
      • Software Development
    • Data Science
      • Data Analysis
      • IoT and Machine Learning
      • Probability and Statistics
    • Health
      • Animal Health
      • General Science
      • Health Informatics
      • Healthcare management
      • Nursing
      • Nutrition
      • Public Health
      • Research Methods
    • Information Technology
      • Audio
      • Cloud Computing
      • Networking
    • Social Sciences
      • Economics
      • Education
      • Governance
      • Law
  • Degrees, CEU & Certification
    • Certifications
      • Cisco CCNA Prep
      • Office Productivity
      • MTA
    • CEU
    • Elementary & PreSchool
    • Graduate
    • Secondary Diploma
    • Undergraduate (AA, BS, BA,)
  • Consultancy
  • My Rank
      • Log In
      • Membership Account
      • Log In

Algorithm

  • Home
  • All courses
  • Algorithm
  • Why it’s the End of the API Economy as We Know it

Why it’s the End of the API Economy as We Know it

User Avatar
API University
Algorithm, CEU, Software Development
Free
APIU-End-of-the
  • Overview
  • Curriculum
  • Instructor
  • Reviews

Why it’s the End of the API Economy as We Know it

Since APIs became big business, companies that rely upon third-party public APIs have always been at risk. This is nothing new. Over the last decade, ProgrammableWeb has watched and reported as many of the APIs that developers rely on (i.e., Netflix, ESPN, Edmunds, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) have either significantly dialed down their functionality, changed their API terms of service, or shut down altogether.

Last year saw Facebook caught up in the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Its initial response was to significantly pare back its API. By early July 2018, it further restricted some APIs by requiring an app review first.

That initial swift response by Facebook and others really caught our attention here at ProgrammableWeb. Against the backdrop of looming deadlines for compliance with Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a slew of API providers either shut down or broadly thinned out many of the resources they originally made available through their public APIs. Developers, many of whom had no idea that the cuts were coming, were left in the lurch as their apps suddenly broke. Although we’re not seeing the death of the API economy, we at ProgrammableWeb are declaring it “the end of the API economy as we know it.” Or, to put it more aptly, “The end of the API economy as we often fantasize it to be.”

To be blunt, there’s a huge amount of risk that goes with providing and consuming public APIs. Since the birth of the API economy in 2005, building a business or product whose profitability wholly or partially relies on the ongoing availability of third-party APIs that you have no control over was and is a bad idea.

But, refactoring your existing IT infrastructure into more of an API-led composable enterprise and working with internal developers and specific external partners to drive significant value is an API Economy idea that still holds true promise.

In this series, we take a look at three companies that have seen first-hand the pitfalls of relying on third-party APIs. In a series of case studies, we’ll show you how PeopleLinx, Stitch, and DataSift were able to overcome the loss of access to the APIs they had built their businesses upon.

Course Features

  • Lectures 0
  • Quizzes 0
  • Duration 50 hours
  • Skill level All levels
  • Language English
  • Students 12
  • Certificate No
  • Assessments Yes
Degrees and CertificationCEUWhy it’s the End of the API Economy as We Know it
  • Part 1: It's the End of the API Economy As We Know It

    Relying upon third-party public APIs to do business has always been a risky business. Historically, some APIs have changed or disappeared altogether. But now, the API economy has entered a phase where relying on such APIs (or even publishing them) could be perilous. Maybe it's time for a...

    0
    No items in this section
  • Part 2: How PeopleLinx Thrived, Even After LinkedIn Cut-Off Access To Its APIs

    As part of our series on the end of the API economy as we know it, we offer a story about a company that survived being shut out of the API that was the lifeblood of its business. This is the story of PeopleLinx, a company that made money using the LinkedIn API, until the API access was removed.

    0
    No items in this section
  • Part 3: Stitch Avoids the End of API Economy as We Know It

    Taking advantage of APIs is a quick and inexpensive technique for a business so long as those APIs are available and remain constant. Changes happen to APIs all the time and this is the story of Stitch, a company that found a way to succeed, despite the uncertainties inherent to the API economy.

    0
    No items in this section
  • Part 4: How DataSift Survived Twitter's Merciless Business Behavior in the API Economy

    In this last installment of our series "The End of the API Economy As We Know It" we look at how DataSift had their licensing agreement with Twitter unexpectedly terminated. This story details how DataSift coped with the setback and provides lessons for any company that relies on third-...

    0
    No items in this section
author avatar
API University

Reviews

Average Rating

0
0 rating

Detailed Rating

5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
  • Overview
  • Curriculum
  • Instructor
  • Reviews
Free
  • Share:

You May Like

A Developer’s Guide To Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Read More
API University

A Developer’s Guide To Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

31
Free
Understanding API First Design Read More
API University

Understanding API First Design

36
Free
8 Real World API Strategies and The Keys To Their Success Read More
API University

8 Real World API Strategies and The Keys To Their Success

36
Free
APIs 101 Read More
API University

APIs 101

31
Free

Leave A Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Help is here!

Search for Tutors on Wyzant!

Wyzant Tutors

Academic Partners:

  • Cengage Learning
  • Excelsior College
  • IEEE
  • IGDA
  • ed2go

Connect with Us

  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube

Information

  • Log In
  • Membership Account
  • Log In

Training by Blackboard, Books & Browsers™
is a subsidiary of Stephen Gose LLC by Powered by GIS.

Copyright © 1993-2021, Stephen Gose LLC. All rights reserved.

TBCube and TxB³ are service marks of Stephen Gose LLC

Important Privacy Information
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.

CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

Functional

Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.

Performance

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

Analytics

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

Advertisement

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.

Others

Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.

SAVE & ACCEPT
Modal title

Message modal