Explore the challenges and solutions of API sprawl management in enterprise architectures through this 28-minute conference talk from Conf42 Incident Management 2024. Delve into the history and advantages of microservices, understand the complexities of distributed development, and discover how centralization and AI-powered tools can revolutionize API management. Learn about implementing standards, programmatic enforcement, and leveraging artificial intelligence for API discovery and documentation. Gain insights into effective data preparation, indexing, and query interface creation for AI-powered tools. Examine strategies to control existing API sprawl and transform the API landscape using cutting-edge AI technologies.
Generative AI for API Sprawl Management in Enterprise Architectures
Overview
Syllabus
Welcome and Introduction
Agenda Overview
History of Microservices
Advantages of Microservices
Microservices Adoption Milestones
The Problem of API Sprawl
Challenges of Distributed Development
Proposed Solution: Centralization
Defining Standards and Rules
Programmatic Enforcement and Starter Kits
Leveraging AI for API Management
Governance Model in CICD
Preventing API Duplication at Inception
Building an AI-Powered API Discovery Tool
Steps for Effective Data Preparation
Indexing and Context Building
Creating a Query Interface
Generating Detailed Responses
Simplified Flow of API Discovery
Leveraging AI for API Documentation
Automating Documentation Generation
Strategies to Control Existing API Sprawl
Conclusion: Transforming API Landscape with AI
Taught by
Conf42
