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Implementing Oracle API Platform Cloud Service

By : Andrew Bell, Sander Rensen, Luis Weir, Phil Wilkins
Book Image

Implementing Oracle API Platform Cloud Service

By: Andrew Bell, Sander Rensen, Luis Weir, Phil Wilkins

Overview of this book

Implementing Oracle API Platform Cloud Service moves from theory to practice using the newest Oracle API management platform. This critical new platform for Oracle developers allows you to interface the complex array of services your clients expect in the modern world. First, you'll learn about Oracle’s new platform and get an overview of it, then you'll see a use case showing the functionality and use of this new platform for Oracle customers. Next, you’ll see the power of Apiary and begin designing your own APIs. From there, you’ll build and run microservices and set up the Oracle API gateways. Moving on, you’ll discover how to customize the developer portal and publish your own APIs. You’ll spend time looking at configuration management on the new platform, and implementing the Oauth 2.0 policy, as well as custom policies. The latest finance modules from Oracle will be examined, with some of the third party alternatives in sight as well. This broad-scoped book completes your journey with a clear examination of how to transition APIs from Oracle API Management 12c to the new Oracle API Platform, so that you can step into the future confidently.
Table of Contents (12 chapters)

Platform Overview

The focus of this chapter is to provide a comprehensive yet detailed overview of the Oracle API Platform Cloud Service (APIP CS) architecture. The chapter starts off by providing a high-level view and explanation of the architectural components that build up the platform, continues by describing the different personas and roles that can interact with the platform, and finalizes by providing a sample implementation architecture.

In this chapter, you will find:

  • A walk-through platform evolution into 3rd generation
  • An overview of the Oracle API Platform
  • A look at the platform architecture
  • An introduction to Apiary
  • The management service APIs
  • Introduction to API plans