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Join us on Aug13 for a conversation on MCP security with @christianposta (@soloio_inc), Gary Archer (@curityio), @kevinswiber (Layered System) and our own @DoerrfeldBill. The panel will explore real threats in MCP-powered ecosystems. Register: nordicapis.com/events/mcp-sec…
What is code refactoring? J Simpson explores the many benefits of regularly refactoring your code and how it especially impacts API development. nordicapis.com/what-is-code-r…
Need to quickly create a batch of random strings for keys? Random API key generators can be handy for ephemeral and limited-use keys. Here are five examples. nordicapis.com/5-random-api-k…
AI-generated voices are everywhere — but do you know when you're hearing one? This guide to TTS APIs explores the tools behind the voice. nordicapis.com/10-text-to-spe…
What is an AI gateway, and why is it essential for enterprise-grade AI? Explore how they simplify security, cost control, and orchestration. nordicapis.com/the-role-of-ai…
Creating an MCP server from your API is easier than you think. Follow this walkthrough to start experimenting with LLM integration. nordicapis.com/how-to-turn-an…
How do you link multiple APIs together in a reliable, secure, and scalable way? Kristopher Sandoval explores serialized flows, specs like Arazzo, and AI agent approaches. nordicapis.com/3-ways-to-stri…
Messy code slows everything down. Regular code refactoring keeps APIs, apps, and AI systems running at peak performance. nordicapis.com/what-is-code-r…
Model Context Protocol is the missing link between AI and APIs. We break down how it works, where it's used, and why it matters now. nordicapis.com/what-is-model-…
How does the sovereign cloud movement affect APIs and identity? We explore how sovereign clouds may reshape identity architecture and compliance protocols. nordicapis.com/apis-and-ident…
Need better tooling for API quality assurance? These 10 API testing solutions represent some of the best of 2025, from low-code to developer-first. nordicapis.com/10-top-api-tes…
AIs can blast thousands of API requests in seconds. Input validation is one way to keep them in check and prevent malformed requests. Here's how it works. nordicapis.com/why-input-vali…
Struggling to coordinate multiple APIs? Today, we break down three possible strategies: serialized flows, spec-driven sequences, and AI-orchestrated connections. nordicapis.com/3-ways-to-stri…
Whether fetching data, mutating records, or executing procedures, APIs are still the substrate that MCP operates upon. Let's get to the bottom of MCP implications in the API space. nordicapis.com/how-model-cont…
A security breach can damage your brand in minutes. This post offers a field-tested overview of critical API vulnerabilities and how to avoid them. nordicapis.com/critical-api-s…
Looking to bridge AI agents with APIs? These 10 gateways support MCP and unlock secure, flexible integrations. nordicapis.com/10-api-gateway…
Which API architecture is right for you? REST still dominates, but GraphQL, EDA, gRPC, and even AI-native MCP are gaining traction in 2025. See the full breakdown. nordicapis.com/the-top-api-ar…
AI doesn't behave like humans, so human-based API security isn't going to cut it. Art Anthony explains why input validation is a good line of defense. nordicapis.com/why-input-vali…
From Stripe to Twilio, companies are rethinking how they deliver events. Event Destinations could be the future of API event delivery. Here's why. nordicapis.com/event-destinat…
New AI standards like MCP and A2A enable agents to act autonomously... but are you watching what they do? Here's a look at how AI gateways bring runtime observability. nordicapis.com/the-missing-la…