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Implementing Oracle API Platform Cloud Service

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

Building and Running the Microservice

This chapter will build on the previous chapter with the next steps of the API design-first approach to build, package, deploy, and test the backend service. The backend service is built according to the principles of a microservice architectural style to allow single or multi-purpose APIs to be routed to an independent service that can be deployed and managed in isolation within the required context or function expected by the API. This means that the microservice can be hosted elsewhere than the API without the need to compromise on security, integrity, and re-usability, making it an ideal match to be used with APIP CS.

The chapter starts with explaining what a microservice is and what technology options there are to build a microservice. The chapter continues explaining how to build the Media Catalogue Microservice and how to package and...