ADOBE COLDFUSION ENTERPRISE FEATURES

API Management

Extend your application's reach precisely where your customers need it. Adobe ColdFusion's API management features enable you to create, manage and secure APIs efficiently, which is critical in integrating services and providing rich, connected experiences to your users.

Rapid Development (Accelerated Development)

Comprehensive API Development

Build and manage powerful APIs with ColdFusion's robust development tools.

  • REST API Support: Easily create and consume RESTful services for modern web applications.
  • SOAP Web Services: Develop and integrate SOAP APIs for legacy systems.
  • GraphQL Support: Enable flexible and efficient data querying with GraphQL.
  • Built-In JSON Handling: Simplify API development with native support for JSON parsing and generation.
  • XML Parsing and Transformation: Process XML data seamlessly for API integration.

API Security and Authentication

Protect your APIs from unauthorised access with advanced security mechanisms.

OAuth2 Support: Implement secure token-based authentication for API consumers.

JWT (JSON Web Token): Enable lightweight, stateless authentication for APIs.

API Key Management: Control access with secure, revocable API keys.

CORS Support: Protect cross-origin API interactions while enabling secure access.

SSL/TLS Encryption: Ensure encrypted communication between APIs and consumers.

Centralised API Management

Streamline the creation, monitoring and scaling of APIs from a single interface.

  • ColdFusion API Manager Integration: Provides tools for monitoring, versioning and securing APIs.
  • Rate Limiting and Throttling: Manage traffic and prevent abuse with customisable rate limits.
  • API Versioning: Maintain multiple API versions to support evolving client needs.
  • Traffic Analytics: Monitor API usage and performance with detailed metrics.
  • Customisable Policies: Define rules for authentication, caching and more to tailor API behaviour.

Performance Optimisation for APIs

Deliver high-performance APIs with built-in optimisation features.

  • Query Caching: Speed up API responses by caching frequently accessed data.
  • Load Balancing: Distribute API traffic across servers for scalability and reliability.
  • Efficient Data Handling: Process large datasets with optimised parsing and transformation tools.
  • Connection Pooling: Enhance API performance by reuse database connections.
Rapid Development (Accelerated Development)
Rapid Development (Accelerated Development)

Simplified Integration with Third-Party APIs

Easily integrate external APIs to extend functionality and enable powerful workflows.

  • API Client Tools: Simplify the consumption of third-party APIs with built-in functions.
  • Built-In Support for Webhooks: Respond to real-time data from external services with minimal effort.
  • Tag-Based Integration: Simplify calls to external services with intuitive CFHTTP and CFInvoke tags.

API Scalability and High Availability

Ensure APIs perform reliably, even under heavy traffic and growing demands.

  • Clustering and Load Balancing: Distribute API requests across multiple servers for high availability.
  • Horizontal and Vertical Scaling: Scale API infrastructure dynamically to meet demand.
  • Cloud Integration: Deploy APIs on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud for global reach.
  • Containerisation Support: Use Docker and Kubernetes for scalable, portable API deployments.
Rapid Development (Accelerated Development)
Rapid Development (Accelerated Development)

Real-Time API Monitoring and Debugging

Gain actionable insights and resolve issues faster with powerful monitoring tools.

  • ColdFusion API Manager: Monitor API performance, usage and health in real time.
  • Integrated Debugging Tools: Debug APIs during development to ensure functionality and security.
  • Error Logging and Reporting: Capture and analyse API errors to improve reliability.
  • Analytics Dashboards: Visualise API performance metrics for data-driven optimisations.

Developer Collaboration and Documentation

Streamline API development and onboarding with collaboration tools and resources.

  • Auto-Generated API Documentation: Generate comprehensive documentation for REST APIs.
  • OpenAPI Specification Support: Define and share API contracts with OpenAPI-compliant specifications.
  • Interactive Testing Tools: Test APIs with tools like Postman or the built-in API explorer.
  • Code Snippets and Examples: Simplify onboarding with ready-to-use examples and snippets.
Rapid Development (Accelerated Development)
Rapid Development (Accelerated Development)

Automation and Task Scheduling for APIs

Automate API workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort.

  • Event-Driven API Triggers: Automate tasks based on API events.
  • CFSchedule for API Automation: Schedule recurring API calls or workflows directly in ColdFusion.
  • CLI and Scripting Support: Use command-line tools to automate API deployment and management.