Apiman is a flexible and open-source API management platform that streamlines the entire API management lifecycle. Whether you’re looking to securely expose existing APIs or manage your APIs centrally, Apiman gives you the tools to do so efficiently. Let’s dive into how you can get Apiman up and running!

Requirements

• Java 11+
• Docker or an equivalent container engine (to run tests with testcontainers)

Quickstart Guide: Building and Running Apiman

Follow these steps to quickly set up Apiman and start using its features:

echo Cloning Apiman
git clone https://github.com/apiman/apiman.git
cd apiman
echo Building Apiman
./fastbuild.sh
echo Starting a Keycloak container with a demo Apiman realm
cd tools/server-all/target/docker
docker compose up -d
echo Starting Apiman WildFly Quickstart
cd ../../wildfly-dev-server/bin
standalone.sh

Once your setup is complete, you can log into the API Manager:

• URL: http://localhost:8080/apiman/ui
• Username: admin
• Password: admin123!

Building Apiman – A Deeper Dive

Building Apiman is like baking a cake. You have the ingredients (dependencies) that need to be mixed just right. Here’s the analogy:

• Ingredients: Your repository contains several “ingredients” like Java libraries and configuration files.
• Mixing: In the kitchen of your command line, you use commands like mvnw clean install to mix these ingredients together properly.
• Baking: Finally, you use the fastbuild.sh script to bake the mixture in a docker container until it’s ready to be served (or in this case, run!).

Building Steps

• To build quickly without tests, run the following commands:

git clone https://github.com/apiman/apiman.git
cd apiman
./fastbuild.sh

• To build and run tests, follow these commands:

echo Building Apiman Parent...
cd parent
./mvnw clean install
cd ..
echo Building the main Apiman project...
./mvnw clean install

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter issues during installation or building, consider the following troubleshooting tips:

• Ensure you have Java 11+ installed.
• Check that your Docker is running correctly.
• Review error messages for specific issues related to dependencies.
• If you are still having trouble, consult the support page on the Apiman website.

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