General questions
What is ApiShare and how does it work?
ApiShare is a comprehensive API governance platform that helps organizations manage API lifecycles, enforce governance policies, and standardize API access across different teams and business units.
Who can use ApiShare?
ApiShare is designed for developers, architects, API product managers, and business users who need a structured way to manage API lifecycles and ensure compliance with security and governance policies.
How does ApiShare enforce API governance?
ApiShare enforces API governance through role-based access control (RBAC), lifecycle management policies, compliance tracking, and API standardization frameworks.
Roles and access
What are the default user roles in ApiShare?
ApiShare includes predefined roles such as Owner, Organization Admin, Group Admin, Contributor, Consumer, and Guest, each with specific permissions.
Can I create custom roles in ApiShare?
Yes, administrators can create custom roles with fine-grained permissions, allowing organizations to define specific access controls for different lifecycle stages.
API Lifecycle management
What is the difference between an API Product and an API Asset?
API Products are exposed APIs that are designed for external consumption.
API Assets are internal services that support API Products and are not directly accessible by external consumers.
How does ApiShare handle API versioning?
ApiShare allows versioning to ensure backward compatibility. When updating an API, a new version can be created while maintaining support for previous versions.
Subscriptions and Integrations
How do applications subscribe to an API?
Applications can request API access through the subscription process, which may require admin approval depending on the API visibility settings.
Can ApiShare integrate with external API gateways?
Yes, ApiShare supports integrations with various API gateways like Boomi, 3Scale, and others, enabling seamless API management.
How does ApiShare support DevOps integration?
ApiShare integrates with CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation tools, and governance frameworks, ensuring APIs follow structured lifecycle processes.