Connecting Systems: APIs, Protocols, Observability

When working with complex, distributed systems, the art of "connecting" is not a one-time feat but an ongoing journey. That journey covers everything from the essential role of APIs and protocols as the building blocks of connectivity, to the necessity of observability for understanding how a system behaves.

This track features a diverse array of perspectives and stories from experts that have built, maintained, and evolved the connections that weave together to become the fabric of distributed systems. As systems become more complex, we'll provide critical knowledge to help you master the art of connecting systems.


Track Host

Daniel Bryant

Platform Engineer, Co-Author of "Mastering API Architecture", Java Champion, and InfoQ News Manager

Daniel Bryant is currently focused on building platforms as a product with Syntasso. He is also the News Manager at InfoQ and the Emeritus Chair for QCon London. Daniel’s technical expertise focuses on APIs, cloud/container platforms, and microservice implementations. He is a leader within and contributor to several open source communities, writes for well-known technical websites such as InfoQ, O'Reilly, and DZone, and regularly presents at international conferences such as QCon, KubeCon, and Devoxx.

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