Awful APIs: A History Lesson in Painful Industry Mistakes

Explore the evolution of APIs and learn from past industry mistakes in this insightful conference talk. Delve into the history of API development, examining painful errors and missteps that have shaped the current landscape. Gain valuable insights from Jim Seconde as he draws parallels to George Santayana's famous quote, emphasizing the importance of learning from history to avoid repeating past mistakes. Discover how API design has progressed over time and understand the critical lessons that can be applied to modern API development practices.