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Trent Fowler

Trent Fowler has 15 years of experience in communications, with a special focus on data science, automation, and artificial intelligence.

Trent Fowler

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Business tips
What is an API? (application programming interface)
Curious about what an API is and how it can streamline your workflows? This guide breaks down the basics of APIs, their benefits, and real-world use cases.
By Trent Fowler

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11 min read
Business tips
What is data automation?
Discover what data automation is and how automation tools like Zapier can transform your business by streamlining workflows, reducing errors, and saving time.
By Trent Fowler

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8 min read
App tips
What is API rate limiting? And how to implement it
Learn what API rate limiting is, what it can do for you, common types of API rate limits, and best practices for implementing it.
By Trent Fowler

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8 min read
Business tips
What is ESB? Enterprise service bus, explained
Discover what an enterprise service bus (ESB) is and how its key features enable communication between applications in a service-oriented architecture.
By Trent Fowler

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6 min read

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API documentation: What it is and how to write it (with examples)

Learn what API documentation is, why it's important, and how to write effective docs. Explore key components, best practices, and tools to elevate your API.

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11 min read

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