REST API Multiple-Request Chaining
One of the challenges we have today with truly hypermedia based APIs is the need to make several separate HTTP calls to access and step through the API. REST API Multiple-Request Chaining is a brainstorming spec to allow us to instead thread or chain API calls together in a single HTTP Request, letting the client […]
Proving Developer Relations
Recently, Braintree laid off or reassigned its entire Developer Advocacy team, and discontinued its rather famous BattleHack hackathon. A spokesperson had this to say: Developer advocacy has become an integral part of the PayPal and Braintree businesses, and is at the core of everything that we do. As such, having a separate team focused on […]
An Experiment with AI
Several months ago, in trying to automate some of my workload I accidentally found myself building a very lightweight, and limited AI bot. Of course, when we talk about AI, it’s fairly limited as it’s really nothing more than a series of scripts that key on set phrases and perform certain functions. This is why […]
You Need a REAL API Interface
I have to admit, I’m having a great time at API World. From hearing different talks and ideas, to the launch of Swagger Hub, to seeing all of the new technology surrounding APIs and integration. But as everyone rushes towards building APIs, and looks for shortcuts, it’s also important to remember that there are no […]
What the Heck Travelocity…
Very seldom do I take to my blog to rant about poor travel experiences… and trust me there’s a lot of them. From having Delta cancel tickets (the second they were reserved) to US Airways losing my seat, to having to ride in a seat covered in tomato juice with United… Yeah – I’ve had […]
Why GirlsWhoCode is Important
So much of what these young ladies are saying about programming is exactly how I feel about it! Their excitement and the passion is what will drive us into the future – people who think outside the box, are dedicated, and love what they’re doing. But so many do not have the opportunity, even to […]
RAML Merge
RAML Merge is a command line PHP script used to merge all RAML !includes into a single file for distribution or testing with services such as Postman. To merge files with the command line (PHP must be installed) simply run the script with a source file argument, like so: Remember to use the full path […]
API Meetup Groups
The following is a work in progress. Please contact me if you know of a good group to add to this list. Thanks! Address --Search By City--Los Angeles, CASan Francisco, CADenver, CoWashington, DCMiami, FLTampa, FLChicago, ILBoston, MABaltimore, MDDetroit, MIMinneapolis, MNNew York, NYNashville, TNAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXAmerican Fork, UTSeattle, WA Radius 1 mi5 mi10 mi25 mi50 […]
Opensource Spotlight
