If you have worked with APIs for a while, you have probably realized that designing an API is only one part of the process.
The real challenge starts after the first endpoint is created.
Teams need to think about documentation, testing, mocking, collaboration, versioning, and making sure APIs remain consistent as they continue to evolve. Without the right tools, API development can quickly become fragmented, with different teams using different solutions for different parts of the workflow.
Over the years, Stoplight became a popular choice for teams adopting API-first development. It helped developers design APIs using OpenAPI specifications, create documentation, collaborate on API changes, and build more structured API workflows.
However, as development teams grow, their requirements also change.
