Why APIs Are Still Broken in 2025 - Agentic Dev with Speakeasy | Episode #101

30/06/2025 40 min Temporada 2025 Episodio 101

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Episode Synopsis

APIs power the modern internet—but they're still a pain to work with. In this episode, I sit down with Simon Yu, Co-founder of Speakeasy, to explore how they're transforming API development. From automated SDKs and Terraform providers to agent-ready MCP servers, Speakeasy is redefining how APIs are built, shared, and consumed. We also delve into how AI fits into the future of developer tooling and agentic workflows.🔍 In This Episode:The persistent challenges in API developmentSimon Yu's journey from consulting to co-founding SpeakeasyThe evolution of Speakeasy's vision and missionHow Speakeasy automates SDKs and infrastructure provisioningThe role of AI in modern API ecosystemsPreparing APIs for agentic workflows and MCP serversReal-world examples and lessons from industry leaders like Stripe and FlexportSpeakeasy's roadmap and what's next for the platform🔗 Links & Resources:Speakeasy WebsiteSimon Yu on LinkedInSpeakeasy on LinkedIn🌐 GTwGT Podcast Links:Official WebsiteYouTube PlaylistListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts🤝 Connect & Support:Support the ChannelBe on #GTwGT: Contact via Twitter/X @GTwGTPodcast or visit gtwgt.comSubscribe on YouTube📱 Follow GTwGT on Social Media:Twitter/XInstagramTikTok🎵 Music by BenSound

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