What are the characteristics of an API native system

Not all APIs are created equal. Systems built API-native from the start have different characteristics than systems where APIs were added as an integration layer on top of existing architecture — and those differences show up clearly in production.

This video explores what API-native design actually means in practice, how it affects the reliability, observability, and governance of APIs at scale, and what it tells teams about the long-term quality of their API estate.