Why great APIs are like Lego bricks

Hi David,

Came across this article regarding what Matthias Biehl, an API consultant at API University, presented at a recent Summit event and thought you might be interested. The article highlights how APIs are like Lego blocks - "they can be combined in innovative and creative ways beyond their originally intended purpose." Both Legos and APIs have super simple interfaces, so it's intuitive and easy to build things quickly.

Furthermore, the author continues to explain how APIs can create unforeseen sources of revenue with "enormous financial potential" and have deeper impact in the wider context of the business value chain. The article also mentions that APIs should be built alongside products before thinking about how they fit into a company's business model.

We've been helping lead global enterprises build APIs and realize their full potential, promoting internal IT self-service by reusing APIs for consumption, leading to outward-facing APIs that unlock financial gains and competitive advantage.

If this resonates with you, please don't hesitate to reach out so we can further explore these ideas in the context of your role and priorities.

Thanks,

Krista Hardebeck, API Integration & Enablement, MuleSoft
77 Geary Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA, 94108 

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