Discover how Cox Automotive transformed its API landscape in this 14-minute conference talk. Explore the company's transition from multiple "endpoint silos" to a unified, composable API platform using Apollo's Federated GraphQL. Learn about the challenges faced by the platform team in integrating various brand name businesses acquired by the multi-billion-dollar entity. Gain insights into the product-driven approach that convinced leadership to support this transformation, including governance changes and the adoption of cutting-edge technology. Understand how this strategic shift aims to unlock APIs as valuable economic assets for the company, enabling seamless integration across Cox Automotive's diverse portfolio of businesses.
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Cox Automotive's Journey from API Silos to a Unified API Strategy - Brendan McNichols
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Platform Engineering