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API

API-first design, lifecycle thinking, developer enablement, and governance for real production systems.

APIs are more than endpoints. They are contracts, products, and integration surfaces that need clear design, reliable implementation, usable documentation, and strong governance over time. In this section, I write about API-first design, lifecycle management, developer portals, security, and operational patterns for durable API landscapes.

Focus Areas

API Design

Design principles that keep APIs stable, understandable, and versionable.

API Documentation

Documentation developers actually use and integrate into their workflows.

Articles

Building API Documentation with Docusaurus

Building API Documentation with Docusaurus

Technical documentation is more than just a README - it’s a product in itself. For APIs, a clear and interactive documentation experience can make or break adoption.

5 Min. Lesezeit
API Security Essentials: OAuth2, JWT, and Rate Limiting Explained

API Security Essentials: OAuth2, JWT, and Rate Limiting Explained

APIs are the backbone of modern software. They connect applications, enable integrations, and power everything from mobile apps to AI workflows. But with this power comes risk: exposed APIs are a prime target for abuse, data leaks, and attacks.

6 Min. Lesezeit
Building Your First MCP Server: A Weather Forecast Integration

Building Your First MCP Server: A Weather Forecast Integration

A hands-on tutorial for creating production-ready MCP servers with Python. Learn how to build a weather forecast server from scratch, test it locally, containerize it with Docker, and understand the architectural differences from Agent Skills.

12 Min. Lesezeit