Make Your API Irresistible
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Make Your API Irresistible
Adam DuVander @adamdProgrammableWeb
The Three Cs
Clarity, Cost and Community
Clarity
Developers can find the portal
Good
Even better
Clarity
Developers can review a complete API reference
Clarity
Developers can explore the API
Clarity
Developers can use their preferred language through libraries
Clarity
Developers can find extensive sample calls and example code
Clarity
Developers can use industry best practices to authenticate
Cost
Developers know how much (if any) it costs to use the service
Cost
Developers can clearly understand the rate limits
Cost
Developers can find API-specific terms of use
Cost
Developers can participate in an affiliate program
Cost
Developers can become certified and be promoted
Community
Developers can ask questions (and receive answers) in an API forum
Community
Developers can read frequent blog posts on the API blog
Community
Developers can follow the API on Twitter and other social media
Community
Developers know who within the company to talk to
Community
Developers can see other examples and be featured in an app gallery
Community
Developers can meet advocates at developer events