News•Feb 6, 2026
Where Is Governance (Guidance) Going?
The article reflects on a recent conversation with product marketer Anna Daugherty about the future of API governance, emphasizing a shift toward consumer‑first perspectives. It introduces "Spotlight rules" as the next evolution of Spectral and Vacuum linting, extending governance beyond production to consumption. The author highlights the importance of "inline guidance"—embedding policies directly into IDEs, pipelines, and documentation via files like CLAUDE.MD and RULES.MD. This approach aims to catch security and compliance issues early in the software development lifecycle.
