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Covers architecture and platform decisions for reusable capabilities across implementation styles.

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StrategicGovernanceConsumerTechnicalUser ExperienceUser ExperienceMarket InsightsMarket InsightsBusiness GoalsBusiness GoalsCompetitive AnalysisCompetitive AnalysisEcosystem VisionEcosystem VisionScalable InfrastructureScalable InfrastructureLegal and ComplianceLegal and ComplianceSecurity and PrivacySecurity and PrivacyDesign StandardsDesign StandardsVendor ManagementVendor ManagementContract DesignContract DesignDevelopmentDevelopmentCI/CDCI/CDTest AutomationTest AutomationRelease ManagementRelease ManagementService AgreementsService AgreementsConsumer AdoptionConsumer AdoptionPromotionPromotionPartner IntegrationPartner IntegrationAPI MindsetAPI MindsetRoles and ResponsibilitiesRoles and ResponsibilitiesUpskillingUpskillingOperating GuidelinesOperating GuidelinesPortfolio ManagementPortfolio ManagementBudget and Resource ManagementBudget and Resource ManagementStrategy1Capability StrategyConsumer Requirements & Onboarding2Consumer Requirements &OnboardingArchitecture & Platform Decisions3Architecture & PlatformDecisionsSolution & Interface Design4Solution & InterfaceDesignDelivery & Operations5Delivery & OperationsQuality & Readiness Assurance6Quality & ReadinessAssurancePublishing & Enablement7Publishing & EnablementMonitoring & Improvement8Monitoring & ImprovementBusiness Opportunities LinePlatform Architecture LineDesign LineDelivery LinePublishing and Adoption LineOperating Model Line

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  1. Strategy

    Frame the business need as a reusable capability before choosing the implementation style.

  2. Consumer Requirements & Onboarding

    Capture consumer onboarding, standards, non-functional requirements, service expectations, constraints, security needs, allowed protocols, data freshness, SLAs, observability, recovery, adoption requirements, and producer responsibilities.

  3. Architecture & Platform Decisions

    Use requirements and constraints to decide the right architecture pattern and enabling platform capabilities.

  4. Scalable Infrastructure - Build APIs on a Solid Foundation

    Ensure your API infrastructure can scale to meet growing demand and support high availability.

  5. Legal and Compliance - Ensure APIs Meet Regulatory Standards

    Ensure APIs comply with legal and regulatory requirements, protecting your organization and users.

  6. Security and Privacy - Protect Your APIs and Users

    Implement security and privacy measures to protect APIs and user data from threats and breaches.

  7. Design Standards - Ensure Consistent and High-Quality API Design

    Establish design standards and guidelines to ensure consistent and high-quality API design across the organization.

  8. Vendor Management - Manage Third-Party API Integrations

    Effectively manage third-party API vendors and integrations to ensure reliability and compliance.

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