Building a unified data access layer on domain APIs

The text discusses the challenges faced by architects in connecting disparate data sources into a unified data access layer, particularly when dealing with APIs. It highlights the importance of building a scalable interface for application developers and provides insights on how to approach this problem from the perspective of data API architecture and organization design. The article also emphasizes the role of automation based on metadata-driven approaches in reducing time and costs while building such platforms, recommending using databases over APIs whenever possible. Furthermore, it addresses organizational challenges that may arise during platform initiatives and provides best practices for collaboration between domain teams and platform architects.