Hi all 👋 ,

I’ve spent a lot of time planning some great research and insights for you this year. And you should see it unfold soon. But this week, I want to just share (as I usually do), a curated set of links I think you will enjoy. Two to mention, are Matthias Biehl’s great article on the “4 Core Principles for Scaling your API Engineering Practice”, and Frank Kilcommin’s “Why Most APIs Fail in AI Systems and How to Fix It”.

4 Core Principles for Scaling Your API Engineering Practice: Matthias Biehl outlines a strategic framework for organisations struggling to manage the growing complexity of their API ecosystems.

OpenAPI.tools Website Refresh: The OpenAPI.tools is a definitive of directory of open-source tools for working with OpenAPI description files. The website has been redesigned to make it easier to discover the tools you need in different categories.

Designing Forward-Compatible Unions in TypeScript SDKs: David Adler delves into the nuances of TypeScript's type system, specifically focusing on the practical application of union types and type theory in API development. The article discusses the challenges of "Open Unions" and how they can be used to create flexible yet type-safe interfaces.

When every API call matters: How a financial giant transformed Monday mornings: Wesley Crisler details a case study of a Fortune 100 financial services company that transformed its API operations by treating alerting as a strategic product rather than a reactive task.

How regulatory organizations can modernize API testing without compromising compliance: Vyshnavi Dabbir explores the intersection of digital transformation and strict regulatory requirements in sectors like finance and healthcare.

The Authorization Gap No One Wants to Talk About: Why Your API Is Probably Leaking Right Now: Igboanugo David Ugochukwu highlights a critical security oversight where organisations focus on authentication whilst neglecting granular authorization. The article calls for a transition toward more robust, fine-grained access controls that bridge the divide between identity management and actual data protection.

A 3rd-Party Notion API Sandbox to Provide a Safer Agent Sandbox: Kin Lane, discusses the necessity of providing secure, isolated environments for testing AI agents that interact with third-party platforms like Notion.

Postman acquires Fern: Postman elevates their "API-first" development journey, with their acquisition of Fern, a platform renowned for automating the creation of SDKs and API documentation.

Why Most APIs Fail in AI Systems and How To Fix It: Frank Kilcommins examines why traditional APIs often prove inadequate when integrated with large language models and AI agents. The article identifies a "readiness gap," noting that many APIs are designed for human consumption rather than the strict, predictable requirements of machine reasoning.

5 AI Predictions for 2026: From Agent Chaos to the Actionable Enterprise: David Egts presents a forward-looking analysis of "Wave Three" AI, focusing on the transition from generative models to autonomous AI agents. The article predicts that these agents will become the new "digital building blocks" of the enterprise, acting as independent entities that perform complex tasks by interacting with existing integrations and automations.

6 Big Risks of Letting AI Make API Requests: Kristopher Sandoval highlights the significant security and operational dangers inherent in allowing AI agents to autonomously trigger API calls.

Agentic AI Integration: Why Gartner’s "Context Mesh" Changes Everything: Alex Drag explores the shift from traditional integration models to the "real-time context mesh" as defined by Gartner, exploring Shift to Agent-Centric Architecture, Unified Governance over Fragmentation and Infrastructure Readiness.

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon: The Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s flagship conference. Amsterdam, Netherlands from 23-26 March, 2026.

Apidays New York: Location: Convene 360 Madison, New York, Date: 13 - 14 May 2026

API Conference London 2026: The Conference for Web APIs, API Design and Management Date: May 11 – 15, 2026, Location: Park Plaza Victoria London, UK.

Nordic APIs Platform Summit 2026: October 12 – 14, 2026, Location: Stockholm, Sweden