A - Definitions
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Apache OpenWhisk
Apache OpenWhisk is an open source and serverless cloud platform that performs functions in response to events.
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API economy
The API economy refers to the set of business models and practices designed around the use of application programming interfaces (APIs) in today's digital economy.
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API endpoint
An API endpoint is a point at which an API -- the code that allows two software programs to communicate with each other -- connects with the software program.
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API lifecycle management
API lifecycle management is a part of application programming interface management that supports the design, development and maintenance of APIs, including their transitioning from design and testing to a production environment.
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API management
API management is the process by which an organization creates, oversees and controls application programming interfaces (APIs) in a secure, scalable environment.
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API proxy
An API proxy is a thin application program interface (API) server that exposes an interface for an existing service or services.
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API security
Application program interface (API) security refers to policies and procedures that protect APIs against malicious attacks and vulnerabilities.
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API testing
API testing is a type of software testing that analyzes an application program interface (API) to verify that it fulfills its expected functionality, security, performance and reliability.
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API-centric application
An API-centric application is a web service that is built using application programming interfaces (APIs) to exchange data with other applications.
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Apigee
Apigee, pronounced App-ih-gee, is an API gateway management tool offered by Google to exchange data across cloud services and applications.
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application architecture
An application architecture is a structural map of how a software application is assembled and how applications interact with each other to meet business or user requirements.
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application programming interface (API)
An application programming interface (API) is code that enables two software programs to communicate.
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application service provider (ASP)
An application service provider (ASP) is a company that offers individuals or enterprises access to applications and related services over the internet.
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AutoRABIT
AutoRABIT is an end-to-end release management suite specifically aimed at streamlining the development and release of Salesforce.com applications by automating their continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) processes.