Wirespec—API design, actually spec first, in your ecosystem

## Details

Do you see the potential of API specification–first design, but feel that OpenAPI comes with some significant drawbacks? You’re not alone. Wirespec was created as a human-readable API specification language that tackles these limitations head-on. In this session, we’ll explore how Wirespec can enhance your API design process while still working alongside the strengths of OpenAPI. Whether you’re using Maven, Gradle, npm, or native tooling, Wirespec is built to fit seamlessly into your ecosystem. This talk will serve as a dry run for Jerre’s upcoming Devoxx presentation — giving you an exclusive first look.

What to expect
You’ll get a clear, practical introduction to Wirespec and see how it compares with OpenAPI in real-world scenarios. Expect live examples, honest discussions about the pros and cons of each approach, and insights into integrating Wirespec into your existing development workflow.

About the speaker
Jerre van Veluw is a seasoned software engineer at Flock. Community and the creator of Wirespec. With a passion for building tools that are both powerful and easy to use, Jerre brings years of hands-on experience in API design, system architecture, and developer productivity. He has presented at international conferences and is known for delivering talks that combine technical depth with a clear, approachable style. At this Flock. meetup, Jerre will share his vision for a better way to do specification-first API design.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrevanveluw/

Agenda:
15:45 walk in for the talk
16:00 talk
17:00 drinks & networking
Bring your questions and enthusiasm—we’ll have time for Q&A and discussions after the talk.
Let’s code, learn, and grow together!