United States · Information Technology & Services
Information Technology & Services
The OpenAPI Initiative (OAI) is an open-source consortium based in San Francisco, California, focused on standardizing the description of RESTful APIs through the OpenAPI Specification (OAS). Governed by the Linux Foundation, OAI promotes a vendor-neutral approach to API documentation, fostering collaboration and innovation within the API ecosystem. The OAI originated from the Swagger project, which aimed to improve API documentation and development. The OpenAPI Specification is now the most widely used API description language, enabling developers to generate code, create tests, and maintain design standards for HTTP APIs. Additional specifications, such as the Arazzo and Overlay Specifications, support complex workflows and provide reliable mechanisms for updating API descriptions. Supported by major technology companies like Google, IBM, and Microsoft, the OAI plays a crucial role in the API landscape. Its tools and specifications help organizations and developers efficiently design, document, and consume APIs, contributing to digital transformation and integration across various industries.
2015
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Information Technology & Services
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United States
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99,282
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18 employees
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