This document discusses NPR's transition to a new digital archives system called Artemis 2.0. It took an API-first approach, developing the backend API first before building out the frontend. Key points discussed include developing a flexible data model, separating the frontend and backend codebases, using a proxy layer for business logic, and lessons learned around documentation, expectations, and migration challenges. The new system provides benefits like increased searchability, flexibility to adapt to growing needs, and more efficient metadata workflows.