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Getting Started with Apps

In Ductape, An App is a collection of endpoints, usually from a single provider like Stripe, Twilio or even your own backend.

You can import these collections into Ductape using Postman or OpenAPI, and then connect them to a Product. Once connected, every endpoint in the collection is callable natively, just like a function in your code.

Types of Apps​

  • Private Apps: Apps created fron internal services or APIs that are only accessible within your workspace. These typically represent microservices or tools that your team builds and maintains.
  • Public Apps: Apps that are made available to other workspaces. These expose a collection of endpoints from your service, allowing developers to integrate with, and buld on top of your functionality.

Creating an App​

const app = await ductape.app.create({
  app_name: "Email Service",
  description: "Send transactional emails",
  tag: "email_service"
});

This creates a new app instance in your workspace.

App Resources​

Apps can include many types of resources. Each resource is managed and configured as part of the app:

  • Actions: Tasks the app can perform (e.g., send an email, create a payment).
  • Authentication: Secure access to the app (API keys, OAuth, etc.).
  • Webhooks: Triggers for real-time updates (e.g., "Order Completed").
  • Environments: Contexts like staging, production, or testing.
  • Variables: Dynamic inputs passed at runtime.
  • Constants: Static values used across environments.
  • Retry Policy: Rules for handling failed actions and retries.

Each resource can be added, configured, and managed through the app interface, allowing you to build flexible, reusable integrations.

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