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Application Programming Interface (API) Research: A Review of the Past to Inform the Future

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  • Joshua Ofoeda

    (University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana)

  • Richard Boateng

    (University of Ghana Business School, Accra, Ghana)

  • John Effah

    (University of Ghana Business School, Accra, Ghana)

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to perform a synthesis of API research. The study took stock of literature from academic journals on APIs with their associated themes, frameworks, methodologies, publication outlets and level of analysis. The authors draw on a total of 104 articles from academic journals and conferences published from 2010 to 2018. A systematic literature review was conducted on the selected articles. The findings suggest that API research is primarily atheoretical and largely focuses on the technological dimensions such as design and usage; thus, neglecting most of the social issues such as the business and managerial applications of APIs, which are equally important. Future research directions are provided concerning the gaps identified.

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  • Joshua Ofoeda & Richard Boateng & John Effah, 2019. "Application Programming Interface (API) Research: A Review of the Past to Inform the Future," International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems (IJEIS), IGI Global, vol. 15(3), pages 76-95, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jeis00:v:15:y:2019:i:3:p:76-95
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    1. Vivek Warke & Satish Kumar & Arunkumar Bongale & Ketan Kotecha, 2021. "Sustainable Development of Smart Manufacturing Driven by the Digital Twin Framework: A Statistical Analysis," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(18), pages 1-49, September.
    2. Ravi Kashyap, 2023. "DeFi Security: Turning The Weakest Link Into The Strongest Attraction," Papers 2312.00033, arXiv.org.

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