Workshop

Build an API-First Product with AI

Go from an idea to a deployed, standards-compliant API in one session.

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Who this is for

Start where this matches your job.

  • API Product Managers who want to prototype an API quickly so they can validate it in the market.
  • Software Architects who want to have a repeatable, AI-assisted API design workflow end-to-end.
  • Software Engineers who want to build AI-ready APIs the right way, adhering to standards.

Syllabus

What you'll learn

1

Design an API using a Skill and the right requirements

  • Use context files and API standards to ensure a high-quality design
  • Generate and review user stories as the human-in-the-loop
  • Validate the OpenAPI spec output with deterministic linting and rating tools
2

Prototype your API and build an MVP for validation

  • Create a quick mock/documentation artifact for user validation
  • Build a full MVP using the AI Agent in Replit
  • Publish the API and run tests to ensure it performs as designed
3

Deploy and secure the API behind an API Gateway

  • Stand up a cloud-based API Gateway and route traffic to it
  • Create API Management Policies to govern and manage your API
  • Observe logs and analytics to understand what your users are doing with your API product
4

Plan how to take the AI-driven methodology back to your team

  • Adapt the tools for your own product and domain
  • Distribute skills, prompts, and processes to your team to get a standards-compliant repeatable flow

Logistics

Prerequisites

  • A basic understanding of APIs and OpenAPI specs is beneficial. We'll be designing API products so to get the maximum out of this workshop, come with your own API or API product ideas.
  • Bonus points if you've used Replit before. We'll supply Replit credits so you can complete the exercises, but you won't need to know how to code - though it's an advantage.
  • Basic know-how on installing Skills. We'll use an Agent Skil to design an API, so if you're prepared on how to do this in Claude Code, Codex or Cursor, you'll be ahead.

Fit check

Is this right for me?

Do I need API experience?

Some API familiarity is required. You should understand what an API is, what endpoints are, and what a response looks like. You don't need to have shipped an API yourself. If you're completely new to APIs, enroll in API Fundamentals for Product Managers first.

Will I need to know how to code?

No. AI generates the code. You'll prompt, review, and approve. Not write code.

Do I need a paid AI subscription?

No, but it might be helpful. If you have Claude Code, Cursor or Codex, you can use an API design skill that makes things go faster. If not, you'll follow the same workflow with prompts and context files in Claude.ai, ChatGPT or Gemini.

Do I need a paid Replit subscription?

No, but it let you build and deploy more. The free tier works for simple prototypes. A paid subscription gives you more agent credits, persistence, and deployment options. You'll get more out of the workshop if you have it.

Do I need to take What Agents Want from Your Product first?

No, but it helps. That workshop teaches what agents need from APIs. This one teaches how to build one. They complement each other but each stands alone.

What happens if I can't make a live session?

This is a live, hands-on workshop and attendance is important to get the full experience. If something comes up, no worries. I'll transfer your enrollment to a future session at no extra cost.

I work full-time, what is the expected time commitment?

The workshop will run for 4 hours maximum, including optional intro and Q&A.

Can my employer reimburse this?

Many participants use L&D or professional development budgets. Maven provides expense templates to make the case

Next step

Review the full Maven syllabus.

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