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Back in our college days, we studied about the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), right? In that, we learned about various software methodologies like the Waterfall model, Agile, etc. We also learned how these methodologies help us deliver software quickly. Rapid Application Development is one such methodology we forgot to study in college – no worries, now you can understand what exactly Rapid Application Development is and how it helps you and your business.

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) has taken the internet by storm by rapidly becoming the standard for Large Language Models (LLMs) to communicate with external data sources or tools. MCP provides a structured way to fetch data and trigger workflows through APIs and functions. However, with great power comes great responsibility.

AI has become the talk of the town nowadays, right? There are tons of AI tools available for different tasks, and new advancements are coming up daily like vibe coding. But how do you actually do vibe coding? Or how do you try out these models? You could use tools like ChatGPT or Claude, but they come with restrictions, and you often need to pay to access full features. What if you don’t want your data to become part of their training models? That’s where open source coding models come in.

In this episode, Nuwan Dias, Vice President and Deputy CTO at WSO2, joins to explore what effective API lifecycle management really looks like. Drawing on his deep experience building API platforms, Nuwan outlines the key pillars of successful API programs—from strategy and governance to security, testing, and deployment. He shares how organizations can operationalize API-first thinking at scale, and the role of dedicated API teams in enabling this shift.

Many pharmaceutical companies have been around for decades and must continually adapt to a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world. Even those that keep pace with digital trends often struggle with data silos and disparate systems, making it difficult to share information across platforms. This fragmentation hinders their ability to meet patient expectations, accelerate drug launches, and develop personalized therapies.

The Java Native Interface (JNI) stands as a pivotal link between the realms of Java and native programming languages like C and C++. It plays a crucial role in Java programming, particularly when integrating native libraries — .so files in Linux or.dll files in Windows. JNI allows Java applications to access and leverage the performance and capabilities inherent in native code.

REST APIs are now the backbone of modern systems, powering 83% of APIs, while SOAP lags behind at 15%. Why? REST is faster, simpler, and better suited for today’s needs, including AI and MCP (Model Context Protocol). DreamFactory makes this transition easy with automated REST API generation, robust security, and scalability. Here’s what you need to know.