Network APIs, like infrastructure APIs, are often overlooked in operations. Whether you’re running Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud, or using common networking devices, there are APIs available to automate and configure your underlying network. These APIs operate beneath your applications, enabling greater control over your systems.
It’s essential to maintain an accurate inventory of these APIs, along with OpenAPI and Postman collections, to ensure that your ops, DevOps, and development teams can fully leverage them for automation, integration, and application use. This is a critical part of your overall strategy. APIs aren’t just for external-facing applications; your underlying network is programmable, and it’s time to take advantage of that capability by using your API infrastructure effectively.