api model canvas for successful api strategies and programs
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Fortune favors the prepared mind.
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API Model CanvasA tool to help getting API strategy
right
Manfred Bortenschlager
I work for 3scale.netAPI Management@3scale
APIStratAustin, TX, November 20, 2015
apimagazine.info
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What’s the problem ?
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Neha Sampat, APIStrat Austin keynote talk
Source:Kin Lane: http://apievangelist.com/2015/04/29/the-technology-business-and-politics-of-apis-via-a-community-driven-api-life-
cycle/
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What’s the problem ?
Everything that matters today has an API.
API programs need to cover topics far beyond just technical.
API programs involve more diverse teams and user profiles.
API programs are becoming strategically essential for organisations. “Digital Strategy/Transformation”
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Strategy for the API
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What is an API program ?
…should address all elements necessary to describe deliver and capitalizethe value of the API.
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Value
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Value
Delivery
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Value
Delivery
Capitalization
Best practices of successful API teams
bit.ly/APIManual
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Analogy: Business Model Canvas
Source:Alex Osterwalder: http://www.businessmodelgeneration.com/
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Fortune favors the prepared mind.
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API Model Canvas
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Structure of each field
Intro / Context
Important questions (checklist)
Form input
Further resources
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Demo
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Reference users
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Lessons learned
Supporting process around the API Model canvas is required.
Tool needs to be improved for self-service.
User management and collaboration.
Only works in iterations.
Questions need to be prioritized.
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Wrap-up“Digital” is in the 2nd half of the chessboard. Could be overwhelming.
APIs are at the core. The right strategy for the APIs is crucial.
Tackling all aspects of a successful API program is complex.
The API Model Canvas gives a structure and practical guidance to describe, deliver, and capitalize the value of the API.
Fortune favors the prepared mind.
Louis PasteurSrc: Flickr
API Model Canvas
Manfred Bortenschlager
[email protected] @ManfredBo