Which Exchange asset type represents a complete API specification in RAML or OAS format?

In Anypoint Exchange, a REST API asset represents a complete API specification in RAML (RESTful API Modeling Language) or OAS (OpenAPI Specification) format. Here’s a detailed explanation:

REST APIs:

Definition: REST APIs are application programming interfaces that adhere to the principles of REST, allowing interaction with RESTful web services.

Specifications: Typically defined using RAML or OAS to describe the API’s endpoints, methods, request/response structures, and security protocols.

Asset Types in Anypoint Exchange:

REST APIs: Represent the full API specification, including all necessary details for developers to understand and use the API.

SOAP APIs: Define APIs following the SOAP protocol, often using WSDL.

Connectors: Provide pre-built connectivity to various systems and services.

API Spec Fragments: Reusable pieces of an API specification, such as data types or security schemes, that can be included in full API specifications.

Usage:

Discoverability: Developers can easily discover, review, and reuse these API specifications in their projects.

Documentation: Provides comprehensive documentation generated from the API specification, ensuring consistency and clarity.

References

MuleSoft Documentation: REST APIs in Exchange

RAML and OAS: RAML, OpenAPI