API generation software allows users to rapidly create and deploy application programming interfaces (APIs) in a secure environment. With this tool, users set desired parameters for an API using a low-code interface while the underlying software scripts the logic and configuration. It essentially abstracts the process of API design to enable instant, secure API creation. The software helps users quickly set up connectors using a variety of standardized API types to pull data from databases and networks.
API generation software is often used in conjunction with API management tools, allowing developers to monitor, control, and monetize the APIs they create. The tool also typically includes built-in access control, rate limiting, and auto-generated documentation to help developers create high quality APIs quickly and easily. While API generation software shortens the design process, developers can also use it to edit the script of their APIs and fine-tune the logic and functionality.
To qualify for inclusion in the API Generation Software category, a product must:
Quickly generate standardized APIs via a low-code interface
Natively connect to databases and networks to pull data
Provide role-based access control and rate limiting
Automatically generate API documentation alongside the API