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OpenAPI Explorer:Benefits

Last Updated:Jan 16, 2024

OpenAPI Explorer is an integrated platform for Alibaba Cloud APIs, where developers can query API information and debug APIs.

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 descriptions, error codes, and endpoints. Based on the information, 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

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

Globally observable

Comprehensive status information of API calls is provided, including information about the trends, details, and exceptions of API calls. You can quickly troubleshoot API errors by using the OpenAPI Explorer diagnosis system and obtain related solutions. The Call statistics section shows API calling trends, error distribution, and traffic data in your account, which allows you to continuously monitor the status of your business and implement continuous integration and management.