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One of the most difficult aspects of creating an API service for public consumption is the balance between developer control and user freedom. Ensuring that users can leverage an API to new heights requires a certain amount of freedom, both in modality of usage and in applicability of the use case. The security of underlying systems and the API itself relies on controlling this usage and ensuring a level of control for the greater good.

Modern software design relies heavily on distributed systems architecture, requiring all APIs to be robust and secure. GraphQL is no exception and is commonly served over HTTP, subjecting it to the same management concerns as any REST-based API. In fact, GraphQL’s dynamic client querying capabilities may lead to more complex and potent attack surfaces than traditional REST-based APIs.

Everyone’s talking AI — or artificial intelligence. But much of that talk falls into one of two extremes: AI will fix everything or AI will ruin everything.

APIs and business logic is an essential tool when planning API integration. Because the first steps to API integration include accommodating the customer experience and establishing your current technology level, your unique business logic is the key to understanding where your business is and how to move forward. It can also serve as a roadmap to building your own composable enterprise.

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DreamFactory can effortlessly create secure internal REST APIs in a matter of minutes, and offers a comprehensive database testing solution. With DreamFactory, you can validate your databases with ease, ensuring they meet your application’s requirements and deliver impeccable performance. In this article we’ll cover how DreamFactory simplifies the database testing process. Here’s the key things to know about simplifying database tests with DreamFactory.