The OpenAPI Initiative

The OpenAPI Initiative is a collaborative organization that develops and promotes a standard way for software systems to describe their APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). This standard, often called the OpenAPI Specification, allows developers to clearly document how different software components communicate, making it easier to build, maintain, and integrate applications. By providing a common language and format, it helps ensure different services and tools can work together more smoothly, improving efficiency and interoperability across the software industry.