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API Product Strategy

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Entry criteria

  1. Business goals are defined.
  2. Market research identifies API opportunities.
  3. Stakeholders approve strategy discussions.

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Exit criteria

  1. Individual API opportunities are identified and documented.
  2. The API meets a clear business need and is reusable for multiple API-consumers.
  3. API is designed for hiding backend data models and discrepancies.
  4. Value proposition is validated with key stakeholders.
  5. API consumer segments (internal and external) are identified.
  6. High-level roadmaps for API development are established.

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Doing the API work

Identify individual API opportunities that align with organizational strategy and business priorities. Collaborate with stakeholders to document API roadmaps and ensure alignment with business goals.
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Enabling the API work

  • Provide guidelines and templates for creating API business models, value propositions, and roadmaps.

API Value Proposition Canvas

What APIs and other services you will need to bring gains or relieve pains from your users?


The Value Proposition Canvas is split into two parts, the API Consumer View and API Provider View.

Start with the API Consumer View. Think like the product managers and software developers of the companies/teams using your API.