Team API Design FAQs

Question 1

How does this skill help developers?

Accepted Answer

It reduces the manual effort of figuring out how to request changes from other teams or consume their services by providing a standardized 'Owner's Manual' for every team.

Question 2

What is a Team API in this context?

Accepted Answer

A Team API is an explicit interface including code repositories, communication channels, documentation, and support schedules that a team exposes to the rest of the organization to make interactions predictable.

Question 3

Does it include templates for different team types?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it provides specific examples and templates for Platform teams and Stream-aligned teams, covering their unique mission and interface requirements.

Question 4

How can I assess my team's API maturity?

Accepted Answer

The skill includes a built-in assessment checklist to measure team discoverability, completeness, clarity, and effectiveness across four maturity levels.

Question 5

Is this skill based on Team Topologies?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it specifically uses the Team Topologies framework to categorize teams (e.g., Stream-aligned, Platform) and define their interaction patterns.

Team API Design

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Team API Design

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