Chapter 4. Getting started with Apicurio Registry

Artifacts are the building blocks of Apicurio Registry. They represent data structures, API designs, or schema definitions stored in the registry for reuse and collaboration. You can upload, update, and retrieve artifacts, view their version history, and manage their lifecycle.

Groups allow you to organize artifacts logically, making it easier to manage and retrieve them. Each artifact belongs to a group, and groups can represent domains, projects, or teams. Grouping provides isolation while enabling fine-grained control over access and usage policies.

Rules in Apicurio Registry help enforce consistency and quality by validating artifacts against defined standards. You can apply global rules for the entire registry or configure specific rules for individual groups and artifacts.

The configuration options in Apicurio Registry allow you to tailor the registry to your specific needs. Adjust operational parameters, integrate with external systems, or configure advanced settings to enhance performance and security.

Apicurio Registry provides a robust REST API to interact with the registry programmatically. Developers can automate artifact management, integrate registry features into CI/CD pipelines, or build custom tools to enhance schema governance.