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API-First: LEGOs for Business, Spidey Sense
So but how do we build software that can be anything without falling into the Zombocom trap? I believe that Bezos interview shows us exactly how.
- You start from a systems-level insight ( the internet is growing rapidly )
- Then work backwards to a first best customer who has a burning need ( can’t find book ) that is related to your superpower (
Gordon Brander • The Zombocom Problem
API-first companies are a subset of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies, with a few key distinguishing features:
Packy McCormick • APIs All the Way Down
One of the most common refrains that API-first businesses hear is, “Oh Company X will just build that in-house,” and yet, they almost never do. It’s not for lack of resources. Facebook generated more profit in 2019 ($57 billion) than Twilio’s entire market cap ($51 billion). It’s that once they’re integrated into a customer’s product, API-first... See more