The API delivery gap: Why 62% want speed but 49% are stuck
New Gatepoint research from 53 engineering leaders shows 62% of those surveyed prioritize accelerating API delivery, yet 49% still operate at ad hoc or emerging maturity levels. The gap between ambition and execution is holding teams back.
To remove these roadblocks, SmartBear Swagger gives API teams a single platform to design, document, test, and govern APIs across the entire lifecycle. With built-in AI-powered capabilities, Swagger helps teams standardize on one connected workflow – eliminating fragmented tools and keeping producers and consumers aligned from first spec to production.
Download this Gatepoint Research report to examine Trends in API Program Improvements survey results and visit our site to see how Swagger fits into the picture.
Key findings from the 2025 API lifecycle survey:
- 60% are building AI-powered integrations
- 23% cite inconsistent design and documentation standards as their biggest challenge
- 64% say rising operational costs are the top risk of not modernizing
- 51% are automating contract testing