Application programming interfaces (APIs)
The provision of standardised interfaces enables seamless integration and interoperability of digital systems and data exchange. The number of APIs is to be increased in order to enable companies to build innovative and data-based business models and allow Switzerland to make data-based decisions more quickly in all situations, including crises.
Lead: Digital Transformation and ICT Steering Sector in cooperation with the departments.
Responsible
Related measures
4 Measures (continously updated)
Distribution of the I14Y interoperability platform
The I14Y interoperability platform is a central directory in the DataHub data ecosystem. To this end, administrative bodies must record their metadata, API interfaces and electronic government services on the platform (in accordance with EMBAG). The…
API Security Guidelines
The API REST Security Guidelines address security issues in the context of APIs. They are a useful resource for designing and operating APIs.
The aim is to increase the security of electronic interfaces by promoting the exchange of electronic…
API REST Guidelines
The API REST Guidelines are design guidelines for RESTful APIs that should be followed by all API developers working in the public sector. They are based on best practices from the private sector and have been adapted for Switzerland.
The aim…
GovTech Hackathon
The theme of the GovTech Hackathon is Networked Administration. The aim is to increase the number and use of APIs, in particular for the exchange of electronic data and provision of e-government services. This will be useful for the Digital Switzerland…
Relevant domain
Digital public services
Public authorities offer their services digitally as standard (digital first); they are user oriented and barrier free.