Explore the landscape of application connectivity in this 26-minute conference talk from DevNation Day: MAD. Delve into the evolving demands for connectivity across clouds and edge environments, and gain insights into various connectivity approaches at both application and network layers. Learn about a classification guide and assessment criteria to navigate the complex world of connectivity options. Discover the history of API management, open source development, and the importance of application connectivity for organizations. Examine key assessment criteria such as accessibility, security, discoverability, and governability. Investigate solution options for service-to-service communication, application and data concerns, and integration enablers. Understand the roles of API Gateways, Service Mesh, and Application Layer in modern connectivity solutions. Gain practical knowledge on creating a connectivity matrix to guide decision-making in your projects.