Landscape of network APIs
Exploring developer adoption, challenges, and preferred pricing models for network APIs
About this Report
In this report, we take a look at the current landscape of network APIs. We begin by exploring the percentage of developers using network APIs, their regional distribution, and the types of projects they are working on. Next, we delve into the various types of network APIs developers use and examine how professional roles and company size influence network API adoption. In chapter three, our attention turns to the challenges developers face when using network APIs and how these challenges vary by company size. Finally, we reveal developers' preferences for network API pricing and explore how preferred models vary by region and company size.
Key Questions Answered
Where are developers using network APIs located?
What type of projects are network API users building?
What types of network APIs are developers using?
How do professional involvement and company size influence the implementation of network APIs?
What challenges do developers face when using network APIs?
How do developers prefer to pay for network APIs?
How do pricing preferences differ between regions and companies of different sizes?
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Methodology
The report is based on data collected in the 27th edition of our Developer Nation survey, which was fielded between June and July 2024. This survey reached more than 9,000 respondents from 130+ countries around the world.