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Google Cloud - Apigee Certified API Engineer Exam - Topic 1 Question 15 Discussion

Posted by My on Jan 05, 2026 at 05:16 AM

You have a requirement to expose functions and data from an existing back-end system Using Apigee recommended practices, which step should you take first*?

Suggested Answer: D

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27 comments · newest first
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Eun 5 months ago
I feel like B is too rushed. We need a solid foundation first.
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Audry 6 months ago
C makes sense too. Knowing the data model is crucial.
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Eladia 6 months ago
I agree, but A is also important for clarity on requirements.
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Anthony 6 months ago
I think D is the best first step. Open API helps align with consumers.
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Jacqueline 6 months ago
Wait, why not just start with A? Seems like a solid foundation.
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Zoila 6 months ago
Not sure about D, what if the consumers don't know what they want?
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Virgina 6 months ago
C is crucial, you need to know your data first.
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Deandrea 7 months ago
A seems like a waste of time, just get to the coding!
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Walker 7 months ago
I think D is the way to go! Open API Spec is super important.
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Cheryl 7 months ago
C) Data dictionary? Sounds like a librarian's dream job. Let's get this API party started!
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Evelynn 7 months ago
Ah, the age-old debate: do we start with the data or the consumers? I'll just be over here eating popcorn.
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Joseph 7 months ago
B) Implementing microservices is not the recommended first step, as it requires more upfront planning.
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Rasheeda 8 months ago
A) Writing the requirements first will help guide the entire API design process.
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Angella 8 months ago
D) Working with the consumers to build an Open API Specification is crucial to ensure the API meets their needs.
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Trina 8 months ago
C) Cataloging the data model is the first step to understand what data and functions are available to expose.
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Sylvie 9 months ago
I’m leaning towards building the Open API Specification model, but I’m not confident if that should be the very first step.
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Angelo 9 months ago
Writing business and functional requirements seems important, but I feel like we might need to understand the data model first.
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Nu 9 months ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this where we had to consider the needs of the application consumers first. Maybe option D is the way to go?
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Kristin 9 months ago
I think the first step should be to catalog the data model, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the best starting point.
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Rosalind 9 months ago
I think the key is to work closely with the application consumers to understand their needs. That Open API Specification step seems really important.
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Blondell 9 months ago
I'm leaning towards implementing the microservices first. That would give me a chance to experiment and get hands-on with the system.
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Wynell 10 months ago
The Open API Specification model sounds like a good way to document the API, but I wonder if that should come after some initial analysis of the existing system.
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Tamala 10 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Cataloging the data model could be a good way to get familiar with the existing system, but I'm not sure if that's the recommended first step.
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Jerrod 10 months ago
I think I'd start by reviewing the business and functional requirements to understand the goals and constraints. That seems like the logical first step.
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Jerry 4 months ago
↳ replying to Jerrod
Starting with the requirements helps avoid issues later on.
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Bernardo 4 months ago
↳ replying to Jerrod
Definitely! It sets the foundation for everything else.
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Graciela 4 months ago
↳ replying to Jerrod
I agree, understanding the requirements is crucial.
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