The API Compass Framework

The API Compass framework provides a concise, visual representation of your API program and strategy.

With a clear understanding of where you are and where your API strategy is heading, you can focus your execution strategy in the appropriate areas.

What direction is your API strategy taking your business?

“Where you are headed is more important than how fast you’re going, yet people are consumed with speed rather than direction.”

Stephen Covey

Enterprise IT digital transformation initiatives require an API program with a clear strategy and execution plan. A successful API strategy and execution plan involves:

• Selecting a public or private API approach
• Implementing an API governance program that encourages speed and safety across the organization
• Scaling API adoption and reuse through API discovery, proper training, and developer evangelism
• Ensuring API quality and security with proper testing and monitoring strategies
• Applying the proper API product lifecycle to identify, design, develop, deploy, and manage your APIs
• Making your APIs operational by applying API management, monitoring, and reporting
• Continually improving the health and maturity of your API program

The success of your API strategy greatly depends on where you are headed. The API Compass Framework is used to assess the current state of your program, identify areas of improvement, and develop a plan of execution.

The API Compass Framework is useful if…

• You are embarking on a new API program and need to define your API strategy
• Your existing API program needs to be expanded or revitalized
• Your API strategy has been defined, but you are uncertain where to focus your efforts for maximum impact

How do I get started using The API Compass Framework?

The API Compass framework is currently in a private beta with our existing clients. Please contact james@launchany.com if you would like to learn more about how your organization can participate.

About LaunchAny

LaunchAny provides API strategy, design, and microservice coaching and training. We work with enterprise IT across a variety of verticals, including hospitality, banking, lending, manufacturing, and commercial insurance. LaunchAny is based in Colorado Springs and operates around the world.