2024 State of API Report
API technologies
GitHub Actions reigns supreme in the competitive CI/CD landscape.
Shockingly: 27% do not use API Key Vault security tools, while those who do favor AWS Key Management (28%) and Azure Key Vault (24%).
Top API security vault tools: Addressing the new attack frontier
APIs are now a top target for malicious actors, making security and observability critical. As companies continue to embrace an API-first approach, maintaining high standards for internal and external APIs is crucial to preventing exploitation and maintaining performance.
Pro tip
Postman Vault now integrates with external vaults like AWS Key Management, Azure Key Vault, and HashiCorp Vault. You can link secrets directly from these external systems into your Postman environment, streamlining security processes and removing the need for manual secret management.
Top APM or IPM tools
Grafana leads the APM/IPM pack at 32%, but the crowded field shows a fragmented market—if you're not using Datadog or Elastic, you might be falling behind.
Gateways are multiplying: A new era of API management
The traditional single-gateway model is becoming obsolete. Now, the market demands support for all types of APIs—whether private, partner, or public—regardless of the gateway in use. Nearly a third of API publishers use multiple gateways, reflecting the complexity of managing APIs in diverse environments. However, multiple gateways can cloud API discovery and observability, making it harder to monitor APIs effectively.
Pro tip
Integrated API management platforms offer a consolidated view of APIs, regardless of their gateway. These tools streamline API discovery, observability, and security, reducing fragmentation.
GitHub Actions reigns supreme in the competitive CI/CD landscape
GitHub Actions dominates at 41%, leaving Jenkins and Docker trailing behind, but with so many tools in play, the CI/CD landscape is a fierce battleground for developer loyalty.
Top API collaboration tools
Developers are scattered across collaboration tools like Slack, Jira, and Microsoft Teams, making it easy for critical API updates to get lost in the noise. With 46% relying on Jira/Confluence, and 44% on email, keeping everyone in sync is a challenge. Pipe Postman updates directly into the tools your teams already use — ensuring no one misses a beat.
Pro tip
Pipe Postman updates directly into the tools your teams already use — ensuring no one misses a beat.