Work order·Phase 1: Clarify API mission and lifecyclePrepare
API Lifecycle Management
A concept for systematically managing API design, delivery, versioning, operation and decommissioning across the full lifecycle.
120 minAPI_DESIGNERCONCEPT
This step turns the subject concept into a verifiable working result for the rest of the workflow.
Step objective
Define purpose, consumers, ownership, versioning, and retirement of the API.
Actions
Complete in this order
- 01Describe the API product goal, consumer journeys, responsibilities, and expected change types.
- 02Align assumptions, decisions, and open issues with the affected roles.
Deliverables
- API charter and lifecycle rules
Completion criteria
- The result is documented, reviewed for subject accuracy, and approved for the next step.