API documentation

If you're working with APIs, documentation is critical. And that means you need dependable API documentation tools and practices. Our experts provide expert advice on API documentation tools, including open source services like Github and Swagger, and discuss best practices for documentation creation and management.

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IBM's OpenAPI Comment Parser helps devs document APIs

IBM's OpenAPI Comment Parser gives developers a new tool to simplify the process of documenting APIs, so that developers down the line will be able to use them with less effort.

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What are the types of APIs and their differences?

Enterprises increasingly rely on APIs to interact with customers and partners. It all starts by knowing which type of API is right for your needs. Continue Reading
10 API security guidelines and best practices

As with any software development cycle, API security must be built in from the start. Follow these guidelines to design, deploy and protect your APIs. Continue Reading
API management

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

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Should you adopt an API-first approach to development?

While the code-first approach certainly works, its appeal is fading as architectures become increasingly complex webs of software. Learn why the API-first approach is catching on. Continue Reading
Guide to building an enterprise API strategy

In today's digital world, businesses increasingly rely on APIs to deliver data and services. Follow this comprehensive guide to build a successful enterprise API strategy. Continue Reading
5 major reasons to adopt an API management platform

Why adopt an API management platform? Examine when it makes sense to adopt a platform, and five major ways they can actually assist your DevOps teams. Continue Reading

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The 5 essential HTTP methods in RESTful API development

Review these five common RESTful API HTTP methods that developers need to know. Use this guide to understand the differences and uses for each of the methods. Continue Reading
IPaaS vs. API management: Why the enterprise needs both

Enterprise iPaaS and API management integrate applications and data, but it's not a choice of one or the other. Here's why you probably need both, and why planning is necessary. Continue Reading
Explore API documentation basics and best practices

API documentation should be easy to understand -- but how do you accomplish this? Use this quick guide to learn key API documentation components, noteworthy tools and best practices. Continue Reading