AsyncAPI: Describing Event-Driven APIs
What You’ll Learn When and why to use AsyncAPI in real projects How to describe asynchronous APIs using version 2.0–2.6 Key components of an AsyncAPI document Practical, MuleSoft-compatible examples using Anypoint MQ The Challenge: Describing Event-Driven APIs Imagine you’re building a system that integrates with Anypoint MQ. Instead of REST calls, components exchange messages — events that trigger behavior or transfer data asynchronously. You need a way to: Describe how events flow between producers and consumers Ensure alignment between teams Maintain consistent, machine-readable documentation This is exactly where AsyncAPI comes in. ...