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Open API

Definition:

An open source specification to define a standard, language-agnostic interface to REST APIs which allows both humans and computers to discover and understand the capabilities of the service without access to source code, documentation, or through network traffic inspection. When properly defined, a consumer can understand and interact with the remote service with a minimal amount of implementation logic.

Theme(s):
Integration and Interoperability, Enterprise Architecture
Context:
Integration