More context at [2].

[1]: https://aip.dev [2]: https://aep.dev/blog/history-of-aeps/

It has been super helpful and the ecosystem is growing around it.

The real benefit is having a standardized pattern for APIs, with automation and predictability built in.

Not everything can be modeled as a resource, but for any API that fits that, it’s fantastic.

It’s a bit restrictive at times, but those restrictions often shed light on bad architecture/data modeling.

They worked through a lot of feedback last year and cut a 2026 LTS release to give strong confidence to start building tooling around it.

Check out https://aepbase.io/ for an example and fun way to get started.