In Anypoint Exchange, a REST API asset represents a complete API specification in RAML (RESTful API Modeling Language) or OAS (OpenAPI Specification) format. Here’s a detailed explanation:
REST APIs:
Definition: REST APIs are application programming interfaces that adhere to the principles of REST, allowing interaction with RESTful web services.
Specifications: Typically defined using RAML or OAS to describe the API’s endpoints, methods, request/response structures, and security protocols.
Asset Types in Anypoint Exchange:
REST APIs: Represent the full API specification, including all necessary details for developers to understand and use the API.
SOAP APIs: Define APIs following the SOAP protocol, often using WSDL.
Connectors: Provide pre-built connectivity to various systems and services.
API Spec Fragments: Reusable pieces of an API specification, such as data types or security schemes, that can be included in full API specifications.
Usage:
Discoverability: Developers can easily discover, review, and reuse these API specifications in their projects.
Documentation: Provides comprehensive documentation generated from the API specification, ensuring consistency and clarity.
References
MuleSoft Documentation: REST APIs in Exchange
RAML and OAS: RAML, OpenAPI
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