API sprawl: High costs and security risks
The rapid proliferation of APIs (interfaces) and the associated governance and security risks could spiral out of control. The F5 study “Continuous API Sprawl: Challenges and Opportunities in an API-Driven Economy” warns of this. According to this, there are currently around 200 million APIs that are used for Internet applications ranging from digital payments to online entertainment to the smart home. By 2030, that number could rise to 1,7 billion. From 200 million APIs to 1,7 billion Even more problematic than growth is the widespread distribution of APIs without common standards, strong governance, or sufficient focus...