API Development and Management Tools of 2024
Swagger
Brief
Swagger, now known as the OpenAPI Specification (OAS), is an open-source framework and a widely adopted specification for designing, building, documenting, and consuming RESTful web services. It provides a standardized format for describing APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) in a machine-readable format. Swagger/OpenAPI allows developers to define the structure and behavior of APIs, making it easier to understand and work with them.
Postman
Brief
Postman is a popular collaboration platform and an API development tool that simplifies the process of working with APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). It allows developers to design, test, document, and share APIs efficiently. Postman provides a user-friendly interface that enables users to send HTTP requests, view responses, and analyze API behavior.
Google Apigee API Platform
Brief
Google Apigee API Platform is a comprehensive, full-lifecycle API management platform that enables organizations to design, build, secure, deploy, monitor, and scale APIs. It is a cloud-based solution offered by Google Cloud, designed to facilitate the creation and management of APIs for both internal and external use.
IBM API Management
Brief
IBM API Management is a comprehensive platform designed to facilitate the management, deployment, and monitoring of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) within an organization. APIs play a crucial role in modern software development, enabling different applications, services, and systems to interact and exchange data seamlessly.
MuleSoft Anypoint Platform/API Gateway
Brief
MuleSoft's Anypoint Platform is a comprehensive solution for API-led connectivity that creates a seamless application network of apps, data, and devices, both on-premises and in the cloud. This hybrid integration platform includes iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service), ESB (Enterprise Service Bus), and a full lifecycle API management solution.