6: Charles Baird: Why I care about the API Community

In this episode, Sarah talks to Charles Baird about why he cares about the API community. From engaging with API users and producers right now, to making APIs discoverable in the future, Charles shares his insights, experiences and plans. He has a genuine enthusiasm for the API community as a place where people can really listen to each other’s needs, barriers and ideas as well as being a collective which can enable and develop good practice, and he’s keen to get people involved across sectors. Charles is a Data Architect at the Data Standards Authority, which is a part of the Central Digital and Data Office in the Cabinet Office. Links Charles on Twitter @charlesbaird api.gov.uk Data Standards Authority NHS Digital API Catalogue Central Digital and Data Office