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Guide: OpenAPI 3 specification to live API
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Quick work can be made of a typical IT task to read files and make the data available elsewhere by using Low Code.
How to build a generic Shopify API integration
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Shopify exposes a REST API for 3rd party applications to integrate with. This guide will cover connecting to the Shopify Admin API with Linx using API Keys in conjunction with the HTTP Basic scheme authentication and some request examples. You can use webhook…
6 API Tools for design, development and testing
Understanding that there is a right tool for every job is crucial to success when building any system. With today’s businesses running many systems across diverse environments, taking advantage of the modern IT economy lies in an organisation's best interest to create...
How to call SOAP services using REST
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SOAP, being a mature technology, has an extensive and often differently interpreted standard set. This makes it an excellent tool for corporate users to manipulate data into their precise requirements and technology stack. However, for public consumption, this causes…
Creating an API for your single page application (SPA)
Using a low-code platform as the back-end for a single page application (SPA) is an excellent combination — the SPA can be hosted anywhere, the API is quick and easy to develop, and they can evolve independently of each other e.g. if you need a native app, simply...
Integrating with the Microsoft Graph API
Microsoft offers a RESTful web service named Microsoft Graph API. This tutorial shows you how to integrate with the Microsoft Graph API and Linx, a low-code development tool. By doing so, you can easily extend the functionality of MS Graph with other 3rd party...
RealWorld API: How to build it in low-code
RealWorld is a popular open-source project known as the mother of all demo apps. It is an exact clone of Medium.com (called Conduit) and can be built using any front-end and back-end. This article will share the journey to replicating the RealWorld REST API (Conduit)...
GraphQL vs REST – an API showdown
REST and (the newer) GraphQL APIs are the core technologies behind most of today's integrations. These APIs allow external developers to tap into the major platforms' functionality and build their custom functionality to suit their needs. The fundamental difference is...
The value of internal APIs
Internal APIs are designed primarily to streamline software development and simplify systems and operational processes. These currently represent the vast majority of use cases. Internal APIs are often overlooked since they are aimed at in-house developers. These...