Unraveling API Monetization & Enhancing Access Log Insights | How to Leverage Metadata

Welcome to this insightful video where we delve into the world of API monetization and uncover the magic of metadata for accessing meaningful insights. APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) have become the backbone of modern software integration, and in this session, we'll explore how to harness the true potential of APIs beyond traditional billing methods.
API monetization offers a flexible approach to billing, allowing businesses to base charges on the actual number of API calls, opening doors to new revenue streams. Moreover, it's not just about billing; we'll show you how to extract valuable data to generate reports and gain in-depth insights into API usage based on user groups and other essential information.
In our journey, we'll demonstrate the power of metadata by applying transformation policies to enrich API calls. By adding labels like "API product page," we make metadata readily available in access logs, simplifying log analysis. With the help of Envoy filters, we'll customize the access log format, allowing easy access to fascinating information about API requests.
Authorization is crucial in API monetization, and we'll guide you through the process of using API keys to seamlessly associate user plans for accurate tracking. The extracted metadata from the authentication process will offer valuable user-related details.
Parsing logs manually for diverse API calls can be overwhelming. Fear not, as metadata comes to the rescue! No longer will you need to decipher paths; metadata ensures effortless identification of specific API calls, making your life simpler and saving valuable time.
The cherry on top? We'll walk you through the wonders of scraping and storing enriched access logs in databases, all while utilizing the OpenTelemetry collector, ensuring automatic data reception with ease.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to master API monetization and leverage metadata for insightful access log analysis. Streamline your API management, optimize billing strategies, and understand user behavior like never before. Hit that play button now, and let's unlock the potential of APIs together!