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		ksri on Nov 29, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: API Half-lives >> With so many startups, there are often several choices in any given category. And having several choices is a great thing. When I integrate with an external API, I look at 2-3 other APIs as well. I then write an interface based on the common features / constructs available across similar APIs. Then I write program to that interface. If the external provider dies, at least I have an easy path to switch to another provider.

apievangelist on Nov 29, 2011 [–]

I smell opportunity for API providers to step up and provide Plan B and C service for the very commoditized types of APIs.

Model the API design after the leader... similar to how some have done with Delicious, AWS, etc.

I like your strategy.

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