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Upgrading Your DreamFactory Instance

Upgrading your DreamFactory instance is in most cases a very straightforward process, generally requiring less than thirty minutes to complete in addition to the time spent configuring a new host server. Most of the work is automated thanks to the platform installers we’ve included with each release since version 3.0 (click here to learn more). We’ve recently updated our guide to include a new comprehensive section on upgrading your environment, which you can read here.

APIs & Integration: How Can APIs Help Solve Your Challenges?

As the vast majority of organizations set their sights on modernizing their business, they’ll need to integrate their growing application library. In today’s world of business technology, this means making use of APIs. The many other advantages for APIs will do your organization no good without a properly integrated foundation. But sometimes integration will come with unexpected challenges.

4 Reasons Why Organizations Use Open APIs

You can’t leverage today’s business technology without making use of APIs. Nor would you want to. The advantages and benefits of API usage are too great to pass up. APIs have evolved to be more than just useful bits of code. They can be products that expand your business offerings and turn you into a platform. But not all APIs are alike. There are three main types of APIs: private, partner, and open. Private APIs are exclusively for a business’s internal use.

Why Consolidating API Activities into an API Management Platform Could Benefit Your Organization

Whether you’ve made your first steps toward digital transformation or looking for ways to expand on the your current tech stack, you probably have at least one API in use. You know by now that APIs are more than pieces of code: they are products that can expand your business opportunities. They can facilitate your business’ growth with new capabilities and new revenue streams. But building and deploying APIs is only the beginning of the API lifecycle.

What are the Characteristics of an Effective API?

If you’re planning to upgrade your business technology, this almost certainly means working with an API. Either you’re building your own to integrate your on-premises technology, importing a third-party API for added functionalities, or monetizing your current capabilities. Regardless, you may find yourself working with a lot of APIs in the near future. But you may not know what to look for in searching for a high-quality API.

Typeform APIs & DreamFactory

DreamFactory specialises in REST API generation for any number of database types however an underrepresented benefit is the ability to mount and manage any third party API via a HTTP service connector such as a Typeform REST API. This gives you the ability to generate documentation and secure an existing API as if it were created natively within DreamFactory.