Require that the DNS behind every API be deliberately managed, with ownership, records, and TTLs tracked as part of the API's operational contract. I expect hostnames to be stable, certificates to align with those hostnames, and changes to flow through a controlled process rather than an untracked console. DNS is the front door to an API, and when it is neglected it becomes the single point of failure that takes everything down. Treating DNS as a managed asset gives consumers reliable resolution and gives providers a clean way to move traffic without breaking integrations.
DNS Is Managed
Strategies
APIs Are Deployed Consistently and Automatically
I want every API to reach production the same way, through automation, rather than through whatever manual steps a given team happened to invent. That means deployments are automated so a release i...
Experiences
Consistency
Achieving consistency in the design, delivery, and maintenance of HTTP APIs across an enterprise is a significant challenge—one that often complicates API operations. Small differences, such as var...
Reliability
If an API isn’t reliable, consumers will eventually look for alternatives. Reliability starts with the platform and infrastructure where the API is deployed, but it also depends heavily on the pace...
Lifecycle
lan DNS Develop
DNS is the quiet stop everyone forgets until it breaks. Clean, predictable, well-managed domains and subdomains for APIs, portals, and environments make an operation feel intentional. I treat DNS a...
