Podcast · Episode 5

Advanced JSON Schema and OpenAPI

Kin Lane · January 20, 2026

This episode of Naftiko Capabilities is focused on exploring some of the more advanced, but also foundational aspects of using JSON Schema and OpenAPI with David Biesack, Chief API Officer at Apiture/CSI. David shares their approach to using JSON Schema, along with the OpenAPI specification to get their hands around API and schema complexity, and bundling the schema and APIs needed for specific business context, then generating the documentation and code they need to power the business application and integrations they need. David shares their approach to using YAML and JSON, the bundling and unbundling of schema using references, as well as how the extend and ensure schema are discoverable. Demonstrating a sort of mastery with JSON Schema and OpenAPI that works for delivering APIs, SDKs, MCP, A2A, and all the other acronyms you need to power our business.