What is RAML?
RESTful API Modeling Language (RAML) makes it easy to manage the whole API lifecycle from design to sharing. It's concise - you only write what you need to define - and reusable. It is machine readable API design that is actually human friendly.
RAML is a tool in the API Tools category of a tech stack.
Who uses RAML?
Companies
25 companies reportedly use RAML in their tech stacks, including doubleSlash, Taboola, and BP.
Developers
79 developers on StackShare have stated that they use RAML.
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RAML's Features
- Create and pull in namespaced, reusable libraries, containing data types
- Annotations let you add vendor specific functionality without compromising your spec
- Traits and resource Types let you take advantage of code reuse and design patterns
- Easily define resources and methods then add as much detail as you want
RAML Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to RAML?
Apiary
It takes more than a simple HTML page to thrill your API users. The right tools take weeks of development. Weeks that apiary.io saves.
YAML
A human-readable data-serialization language. It is commonly used for configuration files, but could be used in many applications where data is being stored or transmitted.
JSON
JavaScript Object Notation is a lightweight data-interchange format. It is easy for humans to read and write. It is easy for machines to parse and generate. It is based on a subset of the JavaScript Programming Language.
REST
An architectural style for developing web services. A distributed system framework that uses Web protocols and technologies.
Postman
It is the only complete API development environment, used by nearly five million developers and more than 100,000 companies worldwide.