API Development
In January, when X was still Twitter, they disclosed that an API vulnerability had led to the leak of “235 million unique records of Twitter users, complete with their email addresses and phone numbers.”
That is a lot of data about a lot of people and confirms a growing fear within tech—APIs are under threat. APIs are prime attack surfaces, presenting numerous opportunities for exploitation if not adequately secured. This incident underscores the criticality of vigilant API security practices in an era where data breaches can have far-reaching consequences.
By their very nature, APIs offer gateways to sensitive information and systems functionalities, making them attractive targets for bad actors. Therefore, effective API security testing and management are not just technical requirements but fundamental aspects of risk management and data protection strategies in any technology-driven organization.
December 11, 2023 | 17 min read
API Development
"I know platform engineering won't just be a trend because we've been doing this practice for years, just without a name for it…Platform engineering is here to stay, and we need to put processes behind it," – Michael Levan, industry expert.
The Kubernetes and API industry is quite taken with the term ‘platform engineering'. It was pervasive at KubeCon 2023 this year, and everyone is trying to figure out what it is, how we do it right, and what actually matters.
On the latest Livin' On the Edge podcast episode, I interviewed industry expert Michael Levan, and broke downthe nuances of platform engineering. We sifted through what's just buzz and what's actually relevant to those of us working in in the developer world.
December 6, 2023 | 6 min read
API Development
REST which stands for Representational State Transfer is an architectural style that governs how APIs are designed and built. REST’s popularity and ease of implementation make it the most preferred API architectural style for modern-day software development as compared to other protocols such as SOAP (simple object access protocol).
REST APIs or RESTful web services have become the backbone for efficient communication between client and server in modern-day software development. However, to build efficient and robust REST APIs, it is crucial to follow some standard best practices.
In this blog, we’ll explore REST API best practices that can help you build scalable, maintainable, secure, and robust APIs.
December 5, 2023 | 13 min read
Kubernetes API Gateway
In this walkthrough, we’ll discover the transformative potential of canary releases in software development, demonstrating step-by-step how canary releases enable you to deploy stable versions of new features and updates with confidence and minimize risk. We'll explore how Edge Stack API Gateway works to make canary deployments easy to implement and manage. By the end, you'll be equipped with the knowledge you need to leverage canary releases confidently in your projects.
Prerequisites
To get the most out of this tutorial, you’ll need:
December 1, 2023 | 10 min read
Telepresence
We're excited to announce new enhancements in the 2.17 release of Telepresence to streamline your development workflow.
JetBrains IDE Enhancements:
Custom Header for Personal Intercepts: Tailoring Your Development Experience
November 21, 2023 | 3 min read
API Development
The Ambassador team had a blast at KubeCon 2023 in Chicago this past week, and we were busy spotting the top trends that developers and tech professionals can expect more of in the new year. Here’s our list inspired by conference speakers, attendees, sponsors, and industry experts:
The Buzziest: Platform Engineering, DevEx, Cloud Infrastructure, & AI
We can’t have a KubeCon conference without mentioning some of the biggest and buzziest themes of the year. Countless attendees brought up the increasing interest in platform engineering, improving Kubernetes developer experience specifically, and of course–the role that AI will play in the Kubernetes world moving forward.
November 17, 2023 | 13 min read
