The GAIA API offers a comprehensive set of features that enable you to easily search for information within your application. One of the key components of the GAIA API is its embedded API documentation. This documentation is automatically generated and continuously updated as you add new endpoints to the API.

The API documentation is made possible through the integration of two powerful tools: Swagger and ReDoc, both of which are provided by FastAPI. Swagger is a popular framework that allows you to design, build, and document APIs in a standardized and interactive manner. It provides a user-friendly interface that displays the available endpoints, their parameters, and the expected responses.

On the other hand, ReDoc is a tool specifically designed for generating attractive and easily readable documentation from Swagger specifications. It takes the API documentation provided by Swagger and enhances it with a clean and visually appealing layout, making it even more accessible and user-friendly.

In the case of the GAIA API, you can take advantage of both Swagger and ReDoc to explore and understand the available endpoints, their functionalities, and the required input parameters. This embedded API documentation serves as a valuable resource for developers, as it allows them to quickly and accurately interact with the GAIA API without the need for extensive external documentation.


Access

GAIA API's Swagger can be access via http://localhost:8085/es/docs

GAIA API' ReDoc can be access via http://localhost:8085/es/redoc


Interfaces

Swagger

ReDoc


Differences

Swagger and ReDoc are both popular tools used for documenting APIs, but they have some differences in terms of features and presentation style. Here are the main differences between Swagger and ReDoc API documentation:


SwaggerReDoc
Presentation StyleSwagger provides a comprehensive and interactive API documentation interface. It allows for a rich and dynamic user experience with features like collapsible sections, live code samples, and interactive API exploration through a built-in UI.ReDoc focuses on simplicity and readability. It offers a clean and minimalistic documentation interface that emphasizes the readability of API documentation. ReDoc aims to provide a static documentation layout that is easy to read and navigate.
User Interface CustomizationSwagger provides extensive customization options for the documentation interface. You can customize the layout, color schemes, and branding to match your organization's style and preferencesReDoc is designed to be simple and opinionated in terms of its user interface. While it offers some basic customization options, it doesn't provide the same level of flexibility as Swagger.
Support for OpenAPI Specification (OAS)Swagger is closely associated with the OpenAPI Specification (formerly known as Swagger Specification). It provides strong support for the latest OAS versions and allows you to generate API documentation based on your API's OpenAPI Specification file.ReDoc is specifically designed to work with OpenAPI Specification files. It supports the latest OAS versions and can automatically generate API documentation based on the provided OpenAPI Specification.
Extensibility and IntegrationSwagger has a wide range of integrations and tools that work well with its ecosystem. It supports code generation for various programming languages, server stubs, and client SDKs. It also has plugins and integrations for popular API development frameworks like Express, Django, and more.ReDoc focuses primarily on providing a clean and readable documentation interface. While it may not have as many built-in extensibility options as Swagger, it can still be integrated with other tools and workflows through customizations and extensions.
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