Navigating the API Jungle: A Guide to Platforms and Tools
You understand the potential of APIs to transform your work, but where do you start? If you’re just getting started with APIs, you may feel overwhelmed by all the options available.
Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) solutions provide no coders with an accessible way to work with APIs, but with all the platforms and vendors available, how does one know they’re choosing the right solution for their use case?
In this workshop, marketing technologist and API enthusiast, Rachel Cusumano, will discuss how no-coders can navigate the iPaaS landscape. You'll learn the different options iPaaS solutions provide to access APIs, and the considerations one should make when adding an automation platform to their tech stack.
You will gain an understanding of the popular solutions on the market (Zapier, Make, Workato, etc.) and leave empowered to make informed decisions about choosing a provider for their specific needs and use cases.
We'll also discuss the security API integrations and protect against potential vulnerabilities, as well as how to set up DevOps processes for your team.
Main takeaways:
Understand the iPaaS landscape and how it makes APIs accessible to no-coders
Discover different ways to access APIs and when to use each method
Best practices to consider when adding an automation solution to your tech stack and guidance on how to make purchasing decisions
Insight into ensuring the security of your integrations and protecting against potential vulnerabilities.
Speaker
Marketing Technology Manager Rachel Cusumano has a strong understanding of available platforms and how to use the technology to deliver results. She approaches stack design with a systems-thinking mentality and believes in the power of APIs and no/low code platforms to enable new creators and developers.
