APIs are everywhere! Yet, designing APIs that are intuitive, evolvable, and developer-friendly remains a challenge. This workshop introduces the **API Design First** approach, which emphasizes collaboration, consistency, and exceptional developer experience by focusing on crafting your API contract before implementation. We’ll explore why API Design First matters, how it compares to the traditional Code First method, and how adopting this approach can transform the way teams build APIs.

Through interactive exercises, you’ll gain hands-on experience with OpenAPI, learning to craft "good" API contracts grounded in RESTful principles. You'll also dive into API Design Reviews, participating in mock sessions to understand how collaboration can elevate the quality and consistency of your designs. By experiencing proven API Design First practices, you’ll leave with a clear roadmap to enhance your own APIs and elevate your organization’s API program. Whether you’re a developer, architect, or product manager, this workshop equips you with the skills, tools, and mindset to create APIs that deliver lasting value and exceptional developer satisfaction.

Hands-on two-part workshop.