1.3 Make it Useful

When creating an API look at it both from your own perspective and from a user’s perspective, offer something that can add value or be used in many different ways. One option is to consider developing a more generic application from the start as it will open up the possibilities for future work. Anticipate common requests and optimise your API accordingly. Open up the functions you’re building.
Get feedback from others on how useful it is. Consider different requirements of immediate users and circumstances against archival and preservation requirements.
Collaborating on any bridges and components is a good way to help developers tap into other team knowledge and feedback.

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