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S. PatniPro RESTful APIs with Micronauthttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-9200-6_6

6. API Platform and Data Handler

Sanjay Patni1  
(1)
Santa Clara, CA, USA
 

Abstract

This chapter starts with API Platform architecture and then gets into the data handler pattern for the integration of RESTful APIs with actual data sources within an enterprise to make it more meaningful to the consumers through APIs.

API Platform Architecture

API Platforms are used by API providers to realize APIs efficiently. We will review the following:

  • Why do we need an API Platform?

  • What is an API Platform?

  • Which capabilities does an API Platform have?

  • How is an API Platform organized? What is ...

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