In today's digital era where APIs have become the cornerstone of modern IT system development, effective API management presents a significant challenge for organizations. According to The State of API Security in 2024 report, API calls accounted for 71% of web traffic in 2023, with typical enterprises averaging 1.5 billion API calls annually.
Challenges in Production-Grade API Development
Developing production-ready APIs comes with several challenges:
Security maintenance
Standards governance
Access control
Stability and reliability assurance
Log collection and metrics monitoring for system health
Rapid problem resolution when errors occur
What is the API Platform Maturity Model?
This model is a comprehensive and open framework designed to help teams and organizations develop excellent API experiences. It has four main objectives:
Assess the current maturity level of the API platform team
Set maturity goals for the next 6-12 months
Strategically allocate resources
Foster collaborative culture across different teams
Target Audience of the Model
The model is designed for two main groups:
1. Decision Makers
CTOs, VPs, and Technology Directors
Engineering or Product Managers
2. Implementers
Platform Engineers and Operations Managers
Application and API Developers
Model Components
The model consists of 5 pillars for each group:
For Managers and Decision Makers:
Investment
People and Team
Tools and Interfaces
Process and Operations
Measurement and Reporting
For Engineers and Implementers:
API Governance
API Security
API Consumer Experience
API Developer Experience
API Observability
Maturity Levels
Each pillar is measured across 4 maturity levels:
Provisional Level
Operational Level
Scalable Level
Optimising Level
Loxley Orbit Services
Loxley Orbit, a partner of Tyk.io specializes in comprehensive API Management consulting and development. We help your organization:
Assess your API platform maturity
Develop strategic plans
Design and develop efficient API systems
Provide continuous system maintenance and support
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