Sarcouncil Journal of Engineering and Computer Sciences

Abstract: This article examines the critical domain of API governance within enterprise cloud environments, addressing the growing challenges organizations face as they scale their API ecosystems. It provides a comprehensive framework for effective governance across the API lifecycle, from design and development through deployment and retirement. The discussion encompasses essential aspects, including centralized API catalogs, automated policy enforcement, developer experience considerations, semantic versioning strategies, and robust security protocols. By highlighting the interconnected nature of these governance components, the article demonstrates how organizations can balance standardization with innovation while maintaining security and compliance in increasingly complex multi-cloud architectures. Special attention is given to practical implementation techniques that enable enterprises to establish governance as an enabler rather than a constraint, ultimately fostering more reliable, secure, and sustainable API ecosystems.