It was a landmark year for the API space.
Enterprises and customers adopted digital transformation initiatives faster than at any other time in modern history. So in our 5th consecutive API community survey, our goal was to get some insights on all the different ways this industry is evolving, and gauge what might factor ahead. APIs have evolved beyond pure technical artifacts, to the point they're now synonymous with an organization’s brand.

They've always been the connective tissue between different systems, data, and application layers – but this recent explosion requires more focus on standards. Right now, it's the best way to keep up with quality. And customers.

With higher adoption serving as a backdrop, we received responses from over 1,600 API practitioners, from more than 18 different industries around the world.