API calls are requests made by one software application to another. There are various types of API calls. Different protocols and interfaces are available to designers who want applications to ‘talk’ to each other. In this guide, learn about the different types of API calls and how DreamFactory can improve API management in your organization. Here’s the key things to know about the different types of API Calls: Table of Contents.

While JSON-based APIs are ubiquitous in the API-centric world of today, many industries adapted internet-based protocols for automated information exchange way before REST and JSON became popular. One attempt to establish a standardized protocol suite for automated data interchange within and between enterprises was SOAP, originally an acronym for Simple Object Access Protocol.

As we continuously improve Choreo's capabilities, we're excited to introduce a significant new addition: Deployment Tracks. This empowers users to achieve backward-compatible API releases, ensuring a smoother experience for API publishers and API consumers alike. This transition will entail minor user interface (UI) changes in the Choreo console for your existing components.

In this guide, learn what continuous performance testing is, why it’s important, and how to get started.

In the world of software-as-a-service, product-led growth (PLG) is an easy way to enable users to experience the value of a product firsthand, without restrictions. PLG can drive adoption, retention, and sustainable business growth with its robust and open framework. But what drives PLG best, a freemium model or a free trial? With freemium, your top of funnel growth can skyrocket, while free trials see a 2-3x higher conversion rate thanks to urgency (ie, users lose access immediately on trial end).

Near real-time notifications have become a regular feature in modern applications. These notifications inform us about taxi arrivals, food deliveries, prescription availability, etc. Incorporating this experience into modern enterprise applications is crucial to offer users a smooth, simple, and secure experience.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, creating robust and responsive applications is more crucial than ever. Enter ReadyAPI Virtualization. This cutting-edge solution enables developers to simulate and test their applications' performance in a controlled environment, ensuring a seamless user experience. With recent advancements in virtual services, including the integration of transaction history tracking, ReadyAPI is once again revolutionizing the way developers approach testing.

Learn how to identify & resolve edge cases when testing complex systems and the best ways to prepare a test suite to validate performance.