Manfred (@ManfredBo) presented the API Model Canvas at the APIStrat conference on November 20, 2015, in Austin. The API Model Canvas is intended to be used to create and run successful API strategies and programs in a sustainable way.
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API Model Canvas
A tool to help getting API strategy right
Manfred Bortenschlager
I work for 3scale.net
API Management
@3scale
APIStrat
Austin, TX, November 20, 2015
apimagazine.info
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What’s the problem ?
Everything that matters today has an API.
API programs need to cover topics far beyond just
technical.
API programs involve more diverse teams and user
profiles.
API programs are becoming strategically essential for
organisations.
“Digital Strategy/Transformation”
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Lessons learned
Supporting process around the API Model
canvas is required.
Tool needs to be improved for self-service.
User management and collaboration.
Only works in iterations.
Questions need to be prioritized.
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Wrap-up
“Digital” is in the 2nd half of the chessboard. Could
be overwhelming.
APIs are at the core. The right strategy for the APIs
is crucial.
Tackling all aspects of a successful API program is
complex.
The API Model Canvas gives a structure and practical
guidance to describe, deliver, and capitalize the
value of the API.
35. Fortune favors the prepared mind.
Louis Pasteur
Src: Flickr
API Model Canvas
Manfred Bortenschlager
manfred@scale.net
@ManfredBo
Editor's Notes
Preserve food.
Started with beer and wine.
What is an API program and how does it need to be setup to deliver the expected success?
What’s the value?
2 dimensions:
For the user?
For the organisation?
Monetize directly, increase awareness and reach, foster innovation or increase operational efficiency.