The DevOps Impact of API-First Development
devops.com, Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
Balaji Raghavan, chief technology officer at Postman, breaks down key findings from the company's 7th Annual State of the API Report - offering an inside look at how APIs are reshaping software development and DevOps practices worldwide.
Raghavan notes that APIs have evolved from tactical integration tools into strategic enablers of digital transformation. According to the report, nearly every software organization now relies on APIs to connect distributed systems, streamline development, and accelerate product delivery. What's changing, he explains, is the scale and complexity of API ecosystems - and how DevOps teams are adapting to manage them securely and efficiently.