Mashape, the
API framework and marketplace service provider has recently released some new features and resources for developers.
Additions include new language libraries and plugins:
- Python - Along with PHP and Ruby, Mashape now provides Python client libraries
- Objective-C and Java client libraries - You can build Obj-C client to build IPhone/IPad/IPod apps and Android apps using Java
- CakePHP Plugin - Mashape has created a CakePHP plugin to assist in API deployment with PHP.
Also somesignificantsecurity enhancements:
- JSONP Tokens for client-side Javascript - Mashape allows theissuingofJSONP Token associated with one or more domains that replaces your API Key, so that nobody can impersonate your user.
- HTTPS Support - api.mashape.com is now under HTTPS, to ensure more secure requests and responses.
Even though Mashape is still in BETA, they are moving fast and providing a wide variety of tools for deploying an API, and standardizing integration for developers.
