Integrations are everywhere, and data-sharing between systems is more vital than ever. Software applications use application programming interfaces (APIs) to ensure all moving parts work together. A REST API follows specific guidelines that dictate how applications or devices connect and communicate with one another to make integrations simple and scalable.

In the last two posts of this series, we saw how easy it is to integrate Absinthe into your app to provide a GraphQL API for querying data. We also shared some useful tips for building and maintaining large schemas and optimizing queries. This post will show how we can provide an API to create GraphQL mutations with Absinthe for Elixir. Let's get started!

Cybersecurity is one of the top concerns for businesses today. Vulnerabilities make the news when they turn into expensive breaches. With the cloud so prevalent in today’s digital landscape, much attention has turned to API security. Network attacks aimed at APIs increased by an incredible 681% in 2021. Considering the continued popularity of SOAP (simple object access protocol) APIs, it is now a top priority for global IT leaders to learn SOAP’s security best practices.

Unlock the power of seamless data querying and manipulation with Laravel: A comprehensive guide to building GraphQL APIs effortlessly.

In a recent interview, David deBoisblanc, managing partner at Duczer East and a valued partner of WSO2, interviewed Geethika Cooray, vice president and general manager of IAM at WSO2, to gain insights into the importance of CIAM for the C-suite and its impact on customer retention. The following excerpts from their conversation look at valuable insights on CIAM, its significance for the C-suite, and the emerging trends in the industry. Here's what Geethika said.

It is important, more now than ever, to understand the different architectural approaches available to build robust and scalable systems. Two popular concepts that often find themselves at odds are Microservices vs. Monolithic architectures. These approaches offer distinct advantages and trade-offs, making it important to compare them and determine which one suits your organization’s specific needs.

Handwriting code for database APIs can be a time consuming and expensive process that often exposes organizations to a variety of risks relating to quality, consistency, and developer effort. DreamFactory specializes in REST API generation for a range of databases that gives you the ability to generate a secure, fully documented API in minutes.

Greg Peranich and Tryn Brown contributed to this post. The world of financial services is driven by digital experiences. Over the last 20 years, virtually all banking activities have been taken online (an unfortunate change only for fans of pneumatic tubes and pens on beaded chains). Like other industries that have undergone digital transformation, financial institutions are leveraging APIs to give users a more seamless experience when managing their money.