When they’re building an application, developers have to consider how that application will connect to the data sources that will help it function. To date, the most common options have been to build and use an API that connects to the data sources, or to implement direct database access. Most recently, developer teams tend to opt for the API option. This reflects the expanding use of APIs as a whole — 98% of developers consider APIs essential for their work — and also speaks to some of the benefits that APIs have over direct database access. In this article, we’ll outline…
Author: Ali Cameron
Ali Cameron
Ali Cameron is a content marketer that specializes in the cybersecurity and B2B SaaS space. Besides writing for Tripwire's State of Security blog, she's also written for brands including Okta, Salesforce, and Microsoft. Taking an unusual route into the world of content, Ali started her career as a management consultant at PwC where she sparked her interest in making complex concepts easy to understand. She blends this interest with a passion for storytelling, a combination that's well suited for writing in the cybersecurity space.
