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OpenAPI Explorer:Benefits

Last Updated:Jun 19, 2024

OpenAPI Explorer is an integrated platform for Alibaba Cloud APIs. Developers can query API information and debug APIs in the OpenAPI Explorer.

Out-of-the-box usage

You can use Alibaba Cloud APIs on OpenAPI Explorer with no coding needed.

  • No need for activating, fees or programming.

  • Compatible with various user habits.

  • Automatically generate SDK sample code on web pages or by using CLI.

All-in-one

You can manage Alibaba Cloud APIs in one place.

  • Provides comprehensive information about the API operations, including their names, parameter description, error codes, and endpoints. Developers can develop API operations that support Alibaba Cloud services and implement comprehensive management of cloud resources, including querying data, controlling servers, and managing permissions.

  • Provides SDKs in various programming languages and frameworks. For each language, professional deployment guides, easy-to-use debugging tools, and abundant scenario-based examples are provided. This allows developers to quickly build Alibaba Cloud-related applications by using programming languages like Java, Python, Node.js, and Go.

Best practices

OpenAPI Explorer provides best practices for integrating Alibaba Cloud APIs , which are provided by both Alibaba Cloud and its users.

Globally observable

OpenAPI Explorer allows you to view comprehensive status information about API calls, including information about the trends, details, and exceptions of API calls. You can quickly troubleshoot API errors and obtain related solutions by using the diagnostics feature of OpenAPI Explorer. The Call statistics section displays API calling trends, error distribution, and traffic statistics within your Alibaba Cloud account. This facilitates you to monitor the status of your business and implement continuous integration and management.

One-stop API integration

A one-stop API platform allows developers to perform various operations on APIs, including reading information about APIs, debugging, integrating, and troubleshooting APIs, calling APIs, and viewing responses. OpenAPI Explorer is such a one-stop API platform provided for developers.