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Kong Named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for API Management for Fourth Consecutive Year

For the fourth year in a row year, we’re thrilled to announce that Kong has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for API Management. We believe this recognition reinforces our commitment to our customers, who rely on Kong’s unified cloud API platform to deliver fast, reliable, and secure digital experiences.

Hands-On Experience in API Performance Testing | What is API Testing | Vishal Parmar | #apitesting

In this hands-on video, Vishal Parmar guides you through the world of API Performance Testing. In today's dynamic IT landscape, API Testing has emerged as a crucial component of software validation. Vishal sheds light on the significance of API Testing, especially in scenarios where multiple vendors collaborate on a single product or solution.

Why Building a Platform May Not Be Your Best Bet-Exploring Five Critical Reasons

As the technology landscape continues to rapidly evolve, creating a platform that introduces the correct abstractions for software development and delivery has become an increasingly compelling proposition. But the pivotal question remains: is building what’s known as an internal developer platform (IDP) or digital platform in-house the right move for your organization? The choice isn't merely technical; it's strategic.

SmartBear: A Visionary in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant

We are excited to announce SmartBear has been named a Visionary in the 2023 Magic Quadrant by Gartner for API Management. A Magic Quadrant is a tool that provides a graphical competitive positioning of technology providers to help you make smart investment decisions. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company’s overall completeness of vision and ability to execute.

How to Test Web API | API Testing Tutorial | Veerkumar Patil | #webapi #apitesting #softwaretesting

In this instructive video, Veerkumar Patil, a seasoned IT professional demonstrates how to test web APIs. Veerkumar's expertise shines as he guides viewers through effectively testing web APIs, using practical tools and methodologies.

From Vision to Venture 01 - Josh Twist

From Vision to Venture is a Moesif podcast that highlights some of the biggest wins and challenges in the startup space today. Every episode, we'll talk to different founders to discover some of the strategies that they've used on their journey from being an early-stage startup to a little bit later stage. Whether you want to hear more about how to manage life as a startup founder or raise a round of investment, this is the podcast for you.

API Management vs. Integration Platform | A Complete Comparison

In this article, we will explore the differences between an API management vs. integration platform, and why understanding them is crucial for businesses seeking to optimize their data and service integrations. Here are the key differences between API management and integration platforms.

Common API Authentication Methods: Use Cases and Benefits

As businesses expand and gain visibility, it’s natural that their API attack surfaces become more exposed — increasing the risk of dangerous data breaches. Protecting cloud communications and securing data in transit should be your organization’s top priority. API authentication mechanisms help ensure that only valid users can access your application's features and services, and these mechanisms should be tailored to fit your specific needs.

Adaptive API Security

In a world filled with threats, how can we deploy APIs with confidence? In this talk, we'll review how biological immune systems solve the problem and dive into how similar concepts drive Salt Security's Kong Plugin. The issue is how to defend APIs against evolving adversaries without knowing in advance what their attacks will be...all while not over-alerting on false positives. Join us to learn about security standards, why AuthZ/AuthN aren't enough, and what we as professionals can do to enhance trust in an increasingly API driven world.