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Joined January 2013
Computer vision is the bridge between physical reality and digital data. But computer vision APIs aren't made the same. Here are 10 APIs and how they compare.
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Explore ten computer vision APIs in 2025, from AWS Rekognition to EmoVu, to help integrate visual data into digital systems.
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Want AI agents that can code, deploy, and manage APIs? Check out these 10 MCP servers streamlining workflows.
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Explore 10 MCP servers transforming developer workflows in 2025, from GitHub and Docker to Supabase and beyond.
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An API-first mindset in government systems can have a strong, positive impact on everyday users. But security is non-negotiable, says Adriano Mota. Here, he outlines what API developers in the public sector must keep in mind.
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APIs are more than code — they connect citizens to public services. Learn how API-first design and security improve digital inclusion.
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API versioning isn't a settled issue in MCP. Here, we explore why agentic API consumption is especially vulnerable and how to mitigate breaking changes.
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API versioning is a weak point for MCP. Here are best practices to keep MCP workflows resilient against breaking API changes.
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These APIs let savvy UI designers import colors, generate gradients, save fonts, and more — plus, many are simple to use. If you're into UI design, check out how these APIs can help you level up your workflows.
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Ten essential APIs for UI designers: icons, color, fonts, gradients, images, Figma, Airtable, analytics, Dropbox, and Sketch.
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Using an API gateway for east-west traffic is considered an anti-pattern, says Adriano Mota. Today, he explores when it's best to use gateways and API managers versus service meshes, brokers, and other libraries.
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Learn why using an API gateway for east-west traffic is an anti-pattern and explore better internal communication alternatives like service mesh.
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RFC 9727's api-catalog is a forward-looking standard that could reshape how APIs are discovered and consumed. Here's an overview and a look at how it could aid AI-driven integrations.
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RFC 9727’s api-catalog offers a standard way to make APIs discoverable for tools and AI, but its success depends on broad adoption.
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Per-call API pricing is becoming outdated. Here's how API providers are adapting their monetization strategies to better fit this new agentic era.
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New API monetization models are evolving with the rise of AI agents. Explore new strategies like token-based pricing and outcome-based models.
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Transformers are a fundamental aspect of today's AI revolution. Today, J Simpson reviews how AI uses transformers to understand patterns in text and speech. Learn how attention, encoders, and embeddings make it all possible.
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Transformers power translation and AI text generation. Learn how they work and why they’re essential to modern AI.
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A shift away from the free-for-all that has dominated the AI landscape is a seismic one, and one that impacts both AI developers and API providers. Kristopher Sandoval breaks it all down here.
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Cloudflare's AI crawler block could reshape model training, IP rights, and API monetization. Here’s what it means for AI and data access.
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What is the role of FHIR in healthcare API development? Here's how it empowers healthcare organizations to embrace digital transformation, accelerate innovation, and securely manage patient data.
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Explore how the FHIR protocol drives healthcare API interoperability, streamlines workflows, and transforms patient experiences.
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Defending APIs against cyberattacks isn't as straightforward as other areas of cybersecurity. However, there are common areas to watch — here are five.
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Learn five common API calls attackers exploit and how to monitor, log, and defend against malicious API traffic.
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Consistent naming is key to great API design across endpoints, URIs, and parameters. Today on the blog, Janet Wagner explores four APIs that nail their naming conventions.
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Discover four APIs with excellent naming conventions and learn how consistent structure improves developer and agent experience.
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From PostgREST to Supabase, today's database-to-API tools make it easier than ever to expose data securely. Learn which tools fit best for startups, enterprises, and everything in between.
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We review ten database-to-API tools for converting a database to an API, such as PostgREST, Hasura, DreamFactory, and others.
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Arazzo was not designed specifically for API consumption by AI agents or LLMs. However, it offers a standardized and deterministic way of enabling API orchestration.
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Arazzo could benefit MCP servers by providing a more deterministic approach to defining sequences of API calls underlying MCP tools.
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API sprawl is a top security concern for enterprises today. Here's how catalogs, governance, and lifecycle policies can help mitigate the concerns.
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API sprawl is the new shadow IT. Learn the risks, causes, and strategies to control sprawl and protect your organization's APIs.
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The number of MCP registries is expanding along with MCP servers. We review the top ones, from official GitHub listings to meta-aggregators, curated catalogs, monitoring platforms, and large-scale directories.
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Explore a handful of MCP registries, directories, and catalogs to help discover, monitor, and compare Model Context Protocol servers.
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APIs for UI designers can interact with databases, analyze user behaviors, import design assets, and even manage colors and fonts — all from the development environment. Here's a look at ten powerful UI APIs.
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Ten essential APIs for UI designers: icons, color, fonts, gradients, images, Figma, Airtable, analytics, Dropbox, and Sketch.
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Here we explore 10 ways to improve interoperability in your healthcare APIs. It takes a combination of following industry guidelines, standardized naming conventions, internal cultural practices, and more, says J Simpson.
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Advice to improve interoperability in healthcare APIs using HL7, FHIR, security best practices, AI platforms, and modern data standards.
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Need to break down silos in your supply chain data? Check out ten APIs that enable smarter forecasting, automation, and orchestration.
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Explore 10 of the best supply chain optimization APIs in 2025 for logistics, forecasting, sustainability, and enterprise management.
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