API definition and API-first design

In all cases, new APIs will be created to front these services. APIs should be designed using an API first design approach, except where existing services are exposed and therefore the contract is maintained. Apiary should be the tool of choice to design and document all new APIs. Existing REST APIs, should also be documented in Apiary for consistency and to provide a single point of truth. Apiary has rich support for open standards such as OpenAPI and API Blueprints, which help define and mock APIs. Oracle Apiary also supports collaboration, documentation and testing. Multiple designers from within an enterprise can work together to design and test API concepts and a mock service can then be automatically ...

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