Introduction

API Management with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform covers the essential tools and strategies to design, secure, deploy, and manage APIs throughout their lifecycle. This course provides a hands-on approach to applying API policies, monitoring performance, and ensuring governance, enabling businesses to streamline operations and enhance integration through effective API management.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of APIs and HTTP protocols
• Familiarity with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
• Understanding of API security fundamentals

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to API Management

1.1 Overview of API Management and Its Benefits
1.2 MuleSoft’s API-Led Connectivity Strategy
1.3 Key Components of the Anypoint Platform for APIs

2. Designing and Developing APIs

2.1 Creating API Specifications with RAML and OAS
2.2 Building APIs with Anypoint Design Center
2.3 Best Practices for API Documentation(Ref: Advanced Data Transformation with MuleSoft DataWeave)

3. API Deployment and Gateway Configuration

3.1 Deploying APIs on CloudHub and Hybrid Environments
3.2 Configuring API Gateways for Traffic Management
3.3 Managing API Deployments Across Environments

4. Securing APIs with Policies

4.1 Applying Authentication: OAuth2, JWT, and API Keys
4.2 Implementing Rate Limits and Throttling Controls
4.3 Configuring CORS and IP Restrictions

5. Monitoring and Analytics for APIs

5.1 Using Anypoint Monitoring for Real-Time Insights
5.2 Setting Alerts and Managing API Logs
5.3 Analyzing Usage Patterns and Traffic Trends

6. Governance and API Lifecycle Management

6.1 Defining API Governance Policies
6.2 Managing API Versions and Deprecation Strategies
6.3 Automating Lifecycle Events and Approvals(Ref: Getting Started with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform)

7. DevOps Integration and Automation

7.1 Integrating APIs with CI/CD Pipelines
7.2 Automating API Testing and Deployment
7.3 Tools for Continuous Integration: Jenkins and GitHub

8. Leveraging API Analytics for Business Insights

8.1 Creating Dashboards to Track API Performance
8.2 Monitoring SLAs and Key Metrics
8.3 Reporting for Business and Technical Stakeholders

9. Next Steps and Advanced Learning

9.1 Preparing for MuleSoft Certification in API Management
9.2 Advanced Features of API Governance
9.3 Accessing MuleSoft Community Resources

Conclusion

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of API management using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, from design to governance. Participants will gain the skills needed to manage APIs efficiently, ensuring they align with business objectives while enhancing operational efficiency and customer experiences.

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