OpenStack APIs
OpenStack APIs are a set of RESTful web service interfaces that provide programmatic access to OpenStack cloud infrastructure services, enabling automation, orchestration, and integration. They allow developers and administrators to manage compute, storage, networking, and other cloud resources through HTTP requests, supporting operations like launching virtual machines, creating networks, and managing storage volumes. These APIs are essential for building cloud-native applications, automating deployments, and integrating OpenStack with other tools and platforms.
Developers should learn OpenStack APIs when working in or with OpenStack-based private or public clouds to automate infrastructure provisioning, manage resources dynamically, and build scalable cloud applications. They are particularly useful for DevOps engineers, cloud architects, and system administrators who need to script deployments, integrate with CI/CD pipelines, or develop custom cloud management tools, as they provide granular control over cloud resources without relying on the web dashboard.