14. Using Developer Tools

All functions of OCI can be controlled by API. APIs to manage and control OCI are provided in various forms, and related development tools are provided.

• SDK (Software Development Kits): Provides SDKs for each language that can be used when developing applications in conjunction with OCI services. SDK, related documentation, code samples and more.

  • SDK for Java
  • Python SDK
  • Ruby SDK
  • Go SDK

• CLI (Command Line Interface): Provides a CLI that enables OCI service control from the command line.

• Tools : Plug-ins are provided to connect with OCI in various DevOps.

  • Terraform, Ansible, Chef, etc.

• REST API : As an API to control OCI, REST API based on HTTPS is provided.

• Cloud Shell: Provides a lightweight VM installed with ready-to-use development tools with just a click from the OCI console without creating a separate VM.

  The necessary tools are installed on the VM by default, and authentication settings are not required for OCI CLI as it is authenticated as a login user in the OCI console.