Episode 4: APIs Decoded: From Basics to Production-Ready

In this interview, Eric the IT Guy Hendricks explores the world of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) with Budha, a Developer Advocate at Tyk, an API management platform. The discussion covers the fundamentals of APIs, their growing importance in modern applications, the role of API gateways in managing and securing APIs, and considerations for building production-ready APIs.

Welcome to The IT Guy Podcast, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions.

Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric

Budhaditya Bhattacharya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budha-b/

Tyk: https://tyk.io/

Chapters:

00:00 Stream start

00:50 Welcome

02:34 Budhaditya Bhattacharya

03:04 Application Programming Interface (APIs)

05:51 Learning more about APIs

08:21 Eric's use of APIs

14:36 API Gateways

18:34 Closing thoughts

20:13 Wrap up

Photo by Walkator on Unsplash

https://unsplash.com/photos/text-klMii3cR9iI

Special Guest: Budha Bhattacharya.

Support The IT Guy Show