WSO2 API Manager 4.3: news and features

WSO2 API Manager 4.3 is an excellent tool for managing APIs. It brings everything you need onto one platform: creating, sharing, and keeping an eye on APIs. This helps organizations safely share their services with everyone they need to, whether inside or outside their company. It also has lots of useful features like controlling how much traffic goes through, keeping things secure, tracking analytics, and even making money from APIs. It takes care of the whole life of an API, from when it’s first thought up to when it’s not needed anymore. Plus, it works in lots of different setups, like on your servers, in the cloud, or a mix of both.

The newest version, WSO2 API Manager 4.3 comes with lots of great features to make managing APIs even easier. The new version is focused on making tasks simpler and making sure your APIs stay safe and also well-managed.

In the next section, we are listing the improved features of this new version. Let’s have a look at them!

News and Features of WSO2 API Manager 4.3

There is always room for improvement, and that’s also the case with the WSO2 API Manager. WSO2, have launched a new version with multiple new improvements. So let’s explore them!

Short-lived access codes

To boost safety and speed, support for short-lived access codes means you don’t need to store codes for a long time. This helps handle big projects better and keeps our API system running smoothly.

Bringing WSO2 API Manager and WSO2 API platform for Kubernetes (WSO2 APK) together

It creates a unified control center. WSO2 APK is packed with features, acting as a complete data hub. This makes it easy to set up lightweight, container-friendly data hubs using WSO2 APK. It taps into Kubernetes’ power to make managing APIs smoother, making it easier to build scalable, strong, and flexible API setups with less hassle. With this latest version, users can now manage WSO2 APK’s data hub through the API Manager 4.3 control center. Plus, you have the option to use WSO2 API Manager 4.3 as the control center for handling WSO2 APK’s data hub.

The AI-powered API marketplace assistant (Beta)

When users talk to the assistant in everyday language, they get recommendations for APIs that fit them perfectly. This makes finding the right API quick and easy, ensuring they pick the best one. For example, if a developer is making an app that changes money and needs an API for it, they can just type, “I need an API to change money.” The AI assistant will show all the APIs that can help, even if they didn’t use the exact tech words (like USD to LKR).

API product versions

This lets us manage different versions of our API products better. It helps keep things organized and makes managing the life of APIs easier.

Azure active directory (Azure AD) integration and better control

WSO2 has added Azure AD as another way to keep keys safe, making our system even more secure. They have also made it easier to control who can do what in the Admin Portal and Developer Portal, making things safer and more organized.

Improved diagnostics and rules

New tools help us understand how well our APIs are doing, and fix any issues faster. Plus, we can now set rules for APIs in more detail, which makes them safer and more customizable.

OpenAPI 3.1.0 support

WSO2 is keeping up with the latest rules in the industry by supporting OpenAPI 3.1.0. This makes sure the APIs are made to the newest standards, which makes them work better with other systems and gives developers a better time.

Conclusion

The latest release is packed with innovative solutions designed to streamline API management tasks and improve security measures. Whether you’re interested in temporary access tokens to improve performance or advanced diagnostics tools for deeper insights, WSO2 API Manager 4.3 has something for everyone.

WSO2 API Manager 4.3 represents a significant step forward in API management. With its innovative features and improvements, including unified control planes, AI-powered assistants, and improved security measures, this latest version enables organizations to streamline their API management tasks and ensure greater efficiency. Whether you’re a developer looking for simplified workflows or an enterprise seeking to optimise your API ecosystem, WSO2 API Manager 4.3 offers the necessary tools and capabilities to meet your requirements.

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