Information about the usage plans that are available for any published API.
Plans
Experiences
Access
I keep seeing teams struggle with getting consumers proper access to their APIs. The sign-up, authentication, and authorization process is where you lose people before they ever make their first AP...
Products
I keep pushing teams to think of their APIs as products. When you treat an API like a product, you start thinking about who uses it, what they need, and how to make the whole thing sustainable.
Money
I talk to teams all the time who can't figure out how to make money with their APIs. The business model side of APIs is just as important as the technology, and most organizations haven't done the ...
Scalability
Scalability isn't just about handling more traffic. I see teams struggle as the number of APIs, consumers, and operational surface area grows. If your processes don't scale alongside your APIs, eve...
Policies
Elements
Breaking down what features and capabilities are included in each plan helps consumers understand the scope of what they are getting. Transparency here prevents surprises later.
Metrics
Metrics within a plan explain how usage is measured. Consumers need to understand what counts against their quota so they can build their applications accordingly.
Rate Limits
Rate limits are the guardrails of API consumption. Being explicit about what limits apply at each plan level lets consumers build applications that work within the boundaries.
Regions
Regional availability matters for performance and compliance. When APIs are available in specific geographic regions, consumers need to know so they can route traffic appropriately.
Time Frame
Breaking down usage by seconds, minutes, days, or months gives consumers a clear picture of how their consumption is measured. This is basic transparency that too many APIs get wrong.
Plans
Plans are where the business of APIs becomes explicit. Tiers, rate limits, features, and pricing laid out clearly is how you build a sustainable API program that consumers can understand and trust.