We are using the latest version of Oracle API Platform Cloud Service.

Oracle API Platform Cloud Service is a cheap solution. It supports hybrid installation, and it's got the required policies. The solution also supports a single sign-on. We got Oracle identity cloud service for free, which we use for authorization servers.

The solution is good, given the cost and basic things, but its performance, maintenance, and setup have not been good. We would have liked it if they hadn't scrapped the product and worked with us to enhance it a little bit.

Overall, I rate Oracle API Platform Cloud Service a six out of ten.

For the infrastructure side of OCI, I'd rate it a nine out of ten. There's always room for improvement, but it's a solid solution.

There are aspects they could work on to make the experience even better. I'd recommend focusing on the convenience of the infrastructure, the robust networking capabilities, and the excellent security features for full privatization. Also, be aware that while some platform services have occasional glitches, they can offer cost-effective solutions.

The solution is stable. But, additional costs are involved in case of an increase in usage. I rate it a seven out of ten.

Think about how many environments you will need and managing how you progress from development to production.

There is a clear roadmap for support of standards in documentation and policies. I am keen on the fact that modern consumption protocols, like GraphQL, are also considered. At the moment you can have one policy per GraphQL service, but it would be good to have better granularity. How the platform links in with events is also a topic to consider on the roadmap.

The API-first approach should be used, since it provides a lot of benefits, like consistent API Design or increased development agility. I recommend to adopt this approach and the philosophy provided by APIP CS to get the most value out of APIs.

I would suggest that you evaluate a few products before you choose. Oracle API is good; it's not the market leader, but I would say that the most up-to-date functionalities that you would be looking for in an API are in Oracle. It's also quite stable and their cloud data centers are very stable.

I would also suggest that you define the API before you start implementing any large program. An API strategy is very important before you start setting up a platform. If you don't do API applications, then it doesn't make sense to go with this solution or platform. It will only help when you have a well-defined principle for the API in your organization.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.