Lorna Mitchell on OpenAPI in Design-First Development

A cornerstone of API development, OpenAPI offers a standardized format to define, design, and document APIs. Born out as open-source and embraced by tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and IBM, OpenAPI isn’t just a specification—it’s a shift toward interoperability, transparency, and developer empowerment. In this article, Lorna Mitchell, a leading voice in API tooling and VP of Developer Experience at Redocly, sheds light on best practices, pitfalls, and how teams fully harness OpenAPI...