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    Apache OpenWhisk

    Apache OpenWhisk is an open source and serverless cloud platform that performs functions in response to events.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • API management

    API management is the process by which an organization creates, oversees and controls application programming interfaces (APIs) in a secure, scalable environment.

  • API security

    Application program interface (API) security refers to policies and procedures that protect APIs against malicious attacks and vulnerabilities.

  • 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.

  • What is an API (application programming interface)?

    An application programming interface (API) is code that enables two software programs to communicate.

  • What is an API endpoint?

    An API endpoint is a point at which an application programming interface -- the code that enables two software programs to communicate with each other -- connects with the software program.

  • What is an API proxy?

    An API proxy is a thin application program interface (API) server that exposes an interface for an existing service or services.

  • What is an 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.

  • What is an 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.

  • What is API testing? Everything you need to know

    API testing is a type of software testing that analyzes an application programming interface (API) to verify that it fulfills its expected functionality, security, performance and reliability.

  • What is Apigee?

    Apigee, pronounced App-ih-gee, is an API gateway management tool offered by Google to exchange data across cloud services and applications.

  • What is 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.