Creating APIs in Martini

This section covers the processes involved in creating APIs in Martini. You'll learn how to design, implement, and manage various types of APIs, including RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs, to support your integration needs.

Topics Covered

1. Creating REST APIs: Dive into the steps required to create REST APIs within the Martini environment. This section includes guidance on setting paths, defining HTTP methods, adding parameters, and handling responses.

   • Creating & Importing: Learn how to create new REST APIs from scratch or import existing ones into the Martini platform.
   • Setting Paths: Understand how to define and configure API paths for effective routing of requests.
   • Setting HTTP Methods: Explore the different HTTP methods and how to implement them in your APIs.
   • Adding Parameters & Headers: Discover how to manage query parameters and headers in your API requests.
   • Response Handling & Mocking: Learn about response formats and how to implement mocking for testing purposes.
   • Configuring Endpoints: Get insights into how to set up and configure your API endpoints efficiently.
   • Error Handling: Understand how to implement error handling strategies to improve API reliability.
   • Validation & Testing: Learn best practices for validating and testing your REST APIs to ensure they meet specifications.

2. Creating GraphQL APIs: Explore how to create GraphQL APIs, focusing on schema definitions, queries, and mutations.

   • GraphQL Database Reader: Understand how to set up a database reader for your GraphQL API.
   • Creating GraphQL Schemas: Learn how to design and implement GraphQL schemas for your APIs.
   • Defining Queries & Mutations: Discover how to define and implement queries and mutations within your GraphQL APIs.
   • Resolvers & Subscriptions: Understand how to create resolvers and manage subscriptions for real-time updates.
   • Validation & Testing: Get tips on validating and testing your GraphQL APIs to ensure functionality.

3. Making API Discoverable: Learn about techniques to make your APIs discoverable and user-friendly.

   • API Documentation: Explore best practices for documenting your APIs, making it easier for developers to understand and use them.
   • API Explorer: Discover how to use the API Explorer for interactive API testing and exploration.
   • OpenAPI Schema: Understand how to define your API using the OpenAPI specification for standardization.
   • Postman Collection: Learn how to create Postman collections for sharing and testing your APIs.

4. Publishing APIs: Get insights into how to publish your APIs for external access, ensuring they are secure and well-documented.