The REST API has transformed from a prototype into a crucial service for Crossref, enhancing access and usability.
Since its launch, Crossref's REST API has become increasingly vital, managing traffic effectively to meet user demands.
Improvements to the API traffic balance are necessary to ensure sustained performance and service reliability for users.
Ongoing evaluations of REST API management will help optimize the service, reflecting its growth and user needs.
Abstract
Since we first launched our REST API around 2013 as a Labs project, it has evolved well beyond a prototype into arguably Crossref's most visible and valuable service.