Swagger is a powerful tool in API development for several reasons:
- Interactive Documentation: It automatically generates clear, interactive API documentation, reducing manual effort and ensuring users can easily explore and test the API.
- Design-First Approach: Developers can define the API structure before coding, promoting better planning and collaboration.
- Code Generation: It speeds up development by generating client and server code in languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript.
- Testing Made Easy: Swagger UI allows you to send requests and view responses, making it a handy testing tool without requiring external software.