API Workflows

The API module in Item Marketplace supports two distinct workflows to accommodate different development and deployment needs: Direct API Integration and API Marketplace Publishing.

Direct API Integration

This workflow is suitable for developers who want to test and use APIs within their own workspace or integrate them with internal systems.

Steps:

1. Create API Integration: setup your API with proper authentication.

2. Register in Item Marketplace: add your API to the platform registry.

3. Configure Access Controls: set permissions and rate limits.

4. Test Connection: validate API functionality and ensure expected responses.

API Marketplace Publishing

This workflow allows you to package and share your API as a premium or public offering within the Item Marketplace.

Steps:

1. Package Your API: organize your API definition, documentation, and example.

2. Submit for Review: go through the quality assurance process.

3. Set Pricing Model: choose between free, subscription-based, or pay-per-use models as appropriate.

4. Publish to Marketplace: once approved, your API will be listed on the public Marketplace for other developers to discover and use.

Recommended Usage Flow

While the two workflows can function independently, we recommend the following sequence for optimal results:

1. First complete the Direct API Integration workflow to develop, test, and validate your API in a secure environment.

2. Then proceed to API Marketplace Publishing to share your API with a broader audience after confirming stability and readiness.

This approach ensures quality, performance, and a smoother onboarding experience for downstream users of your API.