AWS announces open-source AWS API Models
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AWS has announced the open-sourcing of AWS API Model definition files and service model packages, providing developers with comprehensive access to API definitions for all AWS services.
- API models are published daily to a GitHub repository in Smithy format
- Packages are also available on Maven Central
- Developers can use the same service model definitions that AWS uses for live services
- Enables use cases like mock testing and server development
- Supports generating custom AWS SDKs using open-source Smithy code generators
This release provides developers with more transparency and flexibility in working with AWS service APIs, allowing for easier integration and custom tool development.
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