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The 2021 the Developer Portal awards saw 49 independent developer portals nominated for 13 awards. Here are the winners, runner ups and notable mentions for 2021!

Multiple API types need documenting in the API-first era using devportals. We discuss how this is done for non-REST APIs such as AsyncAPI, GraphQL, SOAP, gRPC, and more — using Pronovix’ Zero Gravity developer portals.

Here are some ways to reduce the friction in your devportal's legal docs, such as Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policies, and other legal user agreements. Long and complex legal docs delivered through standard UI and workflows can deter an end-user from accessing your interfaces.

Interview with the 11 Jury Members of the 2021 DevPortal Awards. This year's jurors have expertise that spans business development, UX, technical writing, design, development, marketing and API strategy.

Design an accessible—UX-first—devportal that supports your activities and enhances your brand image. This article outlines common sense and industry standards for the design and content of your devportal.

How can you give your devportal a solid foundation, define feedback signal loops to improve your API/interface offering, focus on your business goals, and align your stakeholders? Read about Pronovix’ information architecture workshop.

Learn about Pronovix's services that can help advance your current developer portal or build on our Zero Gravity product through a deliberate journey identifying strategy, scope, and objective data-driven feedback loops.

A study of APIs, API gateways, and DevPortals through the lens of social practice theory (tools, competence, and meaning). An API program can only be fulfilled when you engage people’s minds and create shared meaning within and outside your organization.

Accessibility is a cornerstone of good web design, allowing people with disabilities to access information. It enhances UX, widens the reach of potential users, and strengthens brand loyalty. We answer why accessibility is important for DevPortals.

DevOps and developer portals, what is important to consider? Why would containers and cloud utilization be necessary for developer portals? Why own the infrastructure management and deployment tools for your developer portal?

We explore low-code and no-code interfaces with examples that are useful to business or citizen developers and why developer portals are still necessary for documenting and cataloguing these solutions.

How do I ensure my API’s relevance to my business in the long run? Why does user experience matter for developer portals? Who are the stakeholders? Are there best practices for findability of APIs?