# APIs, GraphQL, OpenAPI, AsyncAPI and Friends > [! note]- > This summary is based on several sessions within this topic. It summarizes the most important content and places it in an eco-social context. The texts are based on audio/video transcription and text transformation - generated from the content and links of these sessions. ## What is this track about? This track explores the latest developments in API design, documentation, and automation, with a strong focus on open standards like OpenAPI, GraphQL, and AsyncAPI. Sessions cover practical comparisons between API paradigms, the evolution of API standards, tools for evaluating and improving API quality, and the integration of intelligent technologies such as large language models (LLMs) and knowledge graphs. Attendees learn about the importance of robust documentation, the benefits of schema-driven API development, and the management of complex event-driven architectures. The presentations emphasize open-source tools and frameworks that simplify API creation, enhance interoperability, and support sustainable software practices. These advances are explained in accessible terms, highlighting how APIs act as bridges for data and services, enabling more efficient, transparent, and collaborative digital systems. The track also addresses the social and ecological impacts of technology, encouraging the adoption of inclusive, ethical, and resource-efficient solutions in digital infrastructure. ## Sessions **Harmonizing APIs a comparison of OpenAPI and Graph** A deep dive into the differences and synergies between OpenAPI and GraphQL, using the Spotify schema as a practical example. Focus on interoperability, schema transformation, and developer experience. [Harmonizing APIs a comparison of OpenAPI and Graph](Harmonizing%20APIs%20a%20comparison%20of%20OpenAPI%20and%20Graph.md) **The OpenAPI Standards Landscape A Year of Innovati** An overview of recent innovations in OpenAPI standards, including new specifications like Arazzo and Overlays, and their impact on API documentation and collaboration. [The OpenAPI Standards Landscape A Year of Innovati](The%20OpenAPI%20Standards%20Landscape%20A%20Year%20of%20Innovati.md) **API Scoring The Secret Weapon in the Battle for AP** Introduction to API Scoring, an open-source tool for evaluating and improving API quality with user-friendly and customizable feedback. [API Scoring The Secret Weapon in the Battle for AP](API%20Scoring%20The%20Secret%20Weapon%20in%20the%20Battle%20for%20AP.md) **AsyncAPI for Event Driven World 101** A practical guide to using AsyncAPI for designing, documenting, and managing event-driven (asynchronous) systems, with real-world case studies. [AsyncAPI for Event Driven World 101](AsyncAPI%20for%20Event%20Driven%20World%20101.md) **Building Agentic GraphQL APIs With LLM Tool Use Kn** Explores how to build smart GraphQL APIs using large language models, knowledge graphs, and open-source frameworks like Modus and WebAssembly. [Building Agentic GraphQL APIs With LLM Tool Use Kn](Building%20Agentic%20GraphQL%20APIs%20With%20LLM%20Tool%20Use%20Kn.md) **Documenting your event driven architectures with O** Demonstrates how OpenAPI and AsyncAPI can improve the documentation and governance of complex event-driven architectures, featuring tools like Event Catalog. [Documenting your event driven architectures with O](Documenting%20your%20eventdriven%20architectures%20with%20Op.md) **From DB Schema to API A Deep Dive into Database Dr** Examines tools and best practices for generating APIs directly from database schemas, focusing on open-source solutions for rapid prototyping and efficient development. [From DB Schema to API A Deep Dive into Database Dr](From%20DB%20Schema%20to%20API%20A%20Deep%20Dive%20into%20DatabaseDri.md) ## Significance for an eco-social transformation This track is highly relevant for supporting a transition toward sustainable, just, and collaborative digital systems. By promoting open standards (OpenAPI, GraphQL, AsyncAPI) and open-source tools, the sessions empower communities to build interoperable and transparent digital infrastructures. Improved API documentation and quality evaluation foster inclusivity, accessibility, and collaborative innovation—key aspects of eco-social transformation. Technological advances discussed here, such as schema-driven API development and event-driven architectures, allow for more efficient use of digital resources, reducing redundancy and waste. Integrating intelligent systems (like LLMs and knowledge graphs) with open APIs enables smarter, more adaptive solutions that can respond to complex social and ecological needs. The focus on community-driven tools and transparent governance (e.g., Event Catalog, API Scoring) aligns with values of participation, accountability, and ethical stewardship. By making technical infrastructures more understandable and adaptable, these advances lower barriers for eco-social designers and grassroots initiatives to co-create digital services that are both effective and aligned with principles of sustainability and social justice. ## Possible applications 1. **Adopting OpenAPI and AsyncAPI for transparent documentation:** Eco-social projects can use these standards to make their digital systems more accessible and understandable to all stakeholders. [Documenting your event driven architectures with O](Documenting%20your%20eventdriven%20architectures%20with%20Op.md) 2. **Using API Scoring to improve service quality:** Community initiatives can adopt API Scoring to evaluate and iteratively improve their APIs, ensuring higher quality and inclusivity. [API Scoring The Secret Weapon in the Battle for AP](API%20Scoring%20The%20Secret%20Weapon%20in%20the%20Battle%20for%20AP.md) 3. **Leveraging database-driven API tools for rapid prototyping:** Designers can use open-source tools to quickly build APIs from existing data models, saving time and resources. [From DB Schema to API A Deep Dive into Database Dr](From%20DB%20Schema%20to%20API%20A%20Deep%20Dive%20into%20DatabaseDri.md) 4. **Deploying event-driven architectures for scalable collaboration:** AsyncAPI and related tools help eco-social groups build responsive, distributed systems that can support collaborative action and real-time data flows. [AsyncAPI for Event Driven World 101](AsyncAPI%20for%20Event%20Driven%20World%20101.md) 5. **Integrating LLMs and knowledge graphs for smarter applications:** Initiatives can use frameworks like Modus to create intelligent, context-aware services that support decision-making in sustainability projects. [Building Agentic GraphQL APIs With LLM Tool Use Kn](Building%20Agentic%20GraphQL%20APIs%20With%20LLM%20Tool%20Use%20Kn.md) 6. **Applying new OpenAPI standards (Arazzo, Overlays) for flexible documentation:** These innovations enable more precise and collaborative API descriptions, making it easier for diverse teams to work together. [The OpenAPI Standards Landscape A Year of Innovati](The%20OpenAPI%20Standards%20Landscape%20A%20Year%20of%20Innovati.md) 7. **Utilizing Event Catalog for better system governance:** Open-source tools for visualizing and managing event-driven systems can help eco-social organizations ensure transparency and accountability. [Documenting your event driven architectures with O](Documenting%20your%20eventdriven%20architectures%20with%20Op.md) ## Challenges & open questions Several technical, ethical, and social challenges were highlighted across the sessions. Technically, the integration of different API paradigms (REST, GraphQL, AsyncAPI) and the automation of schema conversion remain complex, often requiring manual intervention and careful governance. The rapid evolution of standards (like Arazzo and Overlays) also raises questions about adoption rates and backward compatibility. On the ethical side, the use of AI and LLMs in API workflows introduces concerns about data privacy, algorithmic bias, and responsible data stewardship. Socially, ensuring that open standards and tools are accessible to non-experts and marginalized communities is an ongoing challenge. There is also a need for further research on best practices for documenting and governing event-driven architectures, particularly in collaborative and decentralized contexts. Overcoming organizational inertia and fostering a culture of open documentation and quality evaluation are crucial hurdles. Finally, the ecological impacts of digital infrastructure, including energy use and resource efficiency, require continuous attention and innovation.