Creating an API project locally

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Before you begin

Make sure to configure the projects folder to save API projects locally. For more information, see Configuring your projects folder.

About this task

To develop an API project without version control, create a project locally. This approach allows full control over project files, enabling independent development before you integrate with a Version Control System (VCS) if needed.

Procedure

  1. Click New API project on the home page.
    A dialog box appears for creating a new API project.
  2. In the New API project dialog box, choose one of the following options:
    • Select Start new project > From local folder
    1. Select a projects folder from the Local projects folder drop-down menu.
    2. Provide the project details.
      • Project name. Provide a name for your project.
      • Description. Add a brief summary or purpose of the project.
      • Tags. Add relevant tags to categorize or identify the project easily. Type a tag name and press Enter to add it.
    • Select Import file > From local folder
    1. Select a projects folder from the Local projects folder drop-down menu.
    2. Provide the project details.
      • Project name. Provide a name for your project.
      • Description. Add a brief summary or purpose of the project.
      • Tags. Add relevant tags to categorize or identify the project easily. Type a tag name and press Enter to add it.
    3. Drag files in the Select files section or click the Select files section to upload files from the computer.
  3. Click Create.

    After you create the project, API Studio redirects you to the home page and display the newly created project. You can start working on your APIs and policies within the project.