As a non-tech PM, APIs always felt intimidating — until I finally dove in. After a recent session, I walked away with clarity and confidence. Here’s what stood out:
✅ APIs let two systems talk — like Skyscanner fetching live flight data or Amazon processing payments via Razorpay
✅ REST APIs are stateless, structured, and scalable
✅ JSON is the universal language of APIs
✅ Tokens = gatekeepers for secure access
✅ Good API docs = better developer experience
Got hands-on with Postman — built a mock order with Razorpay’s API and saw how everything connects in real-time. 🛠️
🎯 Why it matters:
As PMs, understanding APIs helps us build better products, collaborate smarter with engineers, and make sound integration decisions.
Start with:
📘 Stripe, Notion, Razorpay docs
🔍 Public APIs
🧠 Focus on user needs + long-term scalability
APIs aren’t just code—they’re the invisible engine behind great products.
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