Design First, AI Never
In the age of vibe-coding, how can we convince teams to invest in design before building APIs? Also in this newsletter: OpenAPI 3.3, Reddit's microservices architecture, an update to Speakeasy for OpenApi 3.2.0, and more!
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Zero-Downtime Migration from Laravel Vapor to Laravel Cloud
Move your Laravel API from Vapor to Cloud in phases, without making a complete hash of it and wishing you never bothered.
NestJS: Bad, or Really Bad? 😉
In this newsletter: the Resty library for APIs in Golang, a new Bruno release, an interview with Kin Lane, and API Schema Automation for devs
Building a Sustainable Future in APIs with Kin Lane
Kin Lane drops by to talk to Phil Sturgeon about his new startup, the changing landscape of API tech, why REST fundamentals are still important, and building sustainable API tools.
TanStack DB: No More Broken APIs
A fresh database framework with thoughtful developer experience, forms + JSON Schema, Open API 3.2.0 in .net, and more!
Postman was Offline?
Should an HTTP client require a cloud connection to work? Also in this edition: JSONRiver, http caching, Jentic OpenAPI tools, Node 25, and GraphQLConf videos.
Goodbye Stoplight?
Like saying farewell to a dear old friend, we reflect on our time with Stoplight. Also in this newsletter: Upgrading to OpenAPI 3.2, OpenAPI Format, Fibre for Go, and more!
Automatically Upgrade to OpenAPI v3.2
Upgrade old OpenAPI/Swagger documents to the latest and greatest OAS 3.2 with ease.
OpenAPI Format: A GUI for Overlays
Overlays can be tricky to wrap your head around, but this handy GUI can help it all make sense.
Stream GeoJSON in a HTTP/REST API
Once you've learned the basics of JSON Streaming in APIs, it starts to become a whole lot more interesting for a whole lot more use-cases.
OpenAPI 3.2... Finally!
The long-awaited launch of the newest version of the OpenAPI standard, plus JSON Streaming, Scaling API Workflows, a new RPC protocol, and a peek at Bluesky's AT Protocol.
Is Your API Secure?
API Security is one of those things that isn't a problem until it is. Also in this newsletter: an http client for Go, JSON streaming in OpenAPI3.2, API Days London, HTTP Golden Girls, and Node HTTP Servers on CloudFlare workers.
📰 APIs You Won't Hate (The newsletter)
OpenAPI 🤝 OpenMCP
Will OpenMCP be the hero we need to bring existing standards together with a nascent protocol? Also: DELETE -> HTTP204, gRPC in Node.js, php-node, and JSON Schema Tooling.
📰 APIs You Won't Hate (The newsletter)
JSON Schema: Good, Bad and Ugly
Debating the purpose and utility of JSON Schema, alternative approaches and the way we got here. Also in this newsletter: Routers for golang, HTTP Query, API Design Reviews, Versioning, and Oauth 2.1.
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Does Every Framework Need Its Own Cloud?
The balance between vendor lock-in and cutting edge frameworks is a perpetual game of cat and mouse. FastAPI is the latest in a string of frameworks to release their own cloud framework. Also in this newsletter: Documenting API versions, API governance, node API performance, and openapi.tools!
📰 APIs You Won't Hate (The newsletter)
Evolving REST is a Pain
Is JSX the cure-all for too much REST? And the latest from the tech community on apis, including Hurl, Koa, how to write error messages, cacheability and more!
📰 APIs You Won't Hate (The newsletter)
Schrödinger's Protocol
AI tooling for APIs is moving so quickly, it can be difficult to tell who's winning. Also in this edition: State of API DevX survey, OpenAPI on BlueSky, Mobile GraphQL at Meta in 2025, and a dev's guide to API-first design
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MCP ❤️ APIs
AI is dead, MCP takes over the world? Also, some non-hyperbolic API tech news, including: Building APIs with Next.js, New URLPattern APIs on Cloudflare, File Uploads, and breaking free from vendor lock-in
📰 APIs You Won't Hate (The newsletter)
Civic APIs
An exploration of APIs maintained for public record, with examples from The UK, Australia, and the EU. Plus, the latest from Jira REST API, Fast HTTP, Arazzo, and Designing APIs for Security
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A Golden Age for APIs
The tech world looks more and more to APIs to get things done with automation. In this issue: MCP for APIs, Arazzo, GraphOS, TanStack Router, the basics of API Rate Limiting, and more!
📰 APIs You Won't Hate (The newsletter)
...Surely you mean to call it OpenAPI?
How long can an old name last? We're still trying to get people to say OpenAPI instead of Swagger. Also: Vacuum linting, OpenAPI for Rust Crates, a new Nock, and more!
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HTTP Traffic vs OpenAPI
Mergers and Acquisitions are shaping the way we use industry-standard HTTP tools. Also in this newsletter: A fresh Bun, Rails APIs with Clickfunnels, new Express release, and a wild exploit of McDonalds' API in India.
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New Year, New APIs
In this edition of the newsletter: The Go Developer Survey, tools for working with overlays, Scalar's OpenAPI Parser, and OpenAPI Arrazo in Go!
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Happy Holidays from APIs You Won't Hate
We're ready to wrap up another year with some good old fashioned holiday REST. Plus, Microcks and Undici and Cloudflare API Client Language Popularity survey results!