API Platforms, Ready for Testing and Virtualization
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Argues that service virtualization is essential to complete an API platform: build and share distributable virtual APIs that emulate core behavior, simulate slow or erratic responses, and support OAuth2 and data‑driven scenarios so clients can run tests locally. Uses SoapUI / ReadyAPI and RAML examples, distributes test suites to customers, and treats virtual services as lightweight, one‑click deployable artifacts. Result is faster design‑test‑develop cycles, fewer expensive shared test servers, and earlier, actionable API feedback from real developers.
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