Building Blocks @ API Evangelist

API Building Blocks

There are many building blocks different companies use to extend their API Ecosystem. These tools can vary and depend on the type of data or services you offer through your API. These currently are the building blocks we are tracking as common elements of an API Ecosystem:

Technology
Basic Auth JSON oAuth OData oEmbed	RESTful API SOAP API WebSockets XML

Documentation & Tools
3rd Party Tools API Explorer Articles Authentication Overview Branding Buttons Case Studies Code Libraries Enterprise SDK Express Integration Freemium Getting Started Github Guidelines How it Works International Issue Tracker Mac SDK	Mobile SDK Overview of the API Pricing Privacy Quick Start Rate Limits Reference & Documentaton Roadmap Security Terms of Use / Conditions Tour Tutorials Use Cases White Label Tools White Papers Widgets Windows SDK

Support & Management
Announcements BETA Program Blog w/ RSS Feeds Bug Report / Ticket System Calendar Change Log Contact Form Dashboard Email Email List Serve FAQ Help Section	Labs LinkedIn Metrics / Reporting Phone Number Premium Support Prepaid Billing Sandbox Status Dashboard Support Twitter Youtube

Community
Code Share Contest Email Invitation Forum	Ideas IRC Jobs Marketplace

Partner
Media Showcase Partner News	Partner Showcase Partners

Developer
Account Info App Gallery App Manager Certifications Dev Feature Dev News	Dev Share Developers for Hire Featured Apps Registration Usage Reports

Monetization
Affiliate Program

There can be many variations to the building blocks provided above, they reflect what is currently being used online. How you build your API Ecosystem depends on your goals, budget and target audience.

If you have any suggestions for API building blocks you see currently being used, please feel free to let us know.