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Description
AutoRest is a powerful tool that facilitates the generation of client libraries for interacting with RESTful web services. It requires a specification that outlines the REST API using the OpenAPI format, enabling the streamlined production of client code in various programming languages like C#, Java, Python, TypeScript, and Go. By automating this process, AutoRest significantly improves consistency and efficiency in API usage, thereby minimizing the manual labor involved in creating and maintaining client libraries. The tool utilizes a versatile pipeline to process OpenAPI input files, converting them into a code model that language-specific generators then use to create client code that conforms to the design principles of each language. Supporting both OpenAPI 2.0 and 3.0 specifications, AutoRest ensures broad compatibility with numerous APIs. Additionally, developers can easily install AutoRest on any major operating system, including Windows, macOS, or Linux, using the Node.js package manager for a straightforward setup experience. This accessibility makes it an invaluable resource for developers looking to streamline their API integration processes.
Description
The REST API designed for postal code data in the United States and Canada offers various functionalities such as address validation and standardization, which includes appending ZIP+4 codes, as well as radius searches that utilize centroid haversine calculations for distances up to 500 miles and true spatial polygon intersections for distances up to 250 miles, providing a percentage of results that fall within the specified area. Additionally, it computes point-to-point distances and bearings, supports multi-entity autocomplete for cities, ZIP codes, counties, metropolitan areas, Forward Sortation Areas (FSAs), and school districts, and offers enrichments per ZIP code, including Census ACS demographic data spanning 14 years with 542 different fields, along with lookups for congressional, state legislative, and school district information. There are six available endpoints that accept various inputs such as US ZIP codes, ZIP+4 codes, Canadian FSAs, Canadian postal codes, or geographic coordinates, with the capability to batch process up to 100 entries at once. This API operates on REST/JSON over HTTPS with API key authentication, CORS support, and adheres to the OpenAPI 3 specification, complete with a public Postman collection for ease of use. Users can access a free tier allowing for 2,500 requests per day without requiring a credit card, and the service does not expire, while paid plans are available at Developer for $49 per month, Professional for $149 per month, and Business for $499 per month, with credit packs ranging from $19 to $799. The comprehensive features and flexible pricing make this API an attractive option for developers and businesses in need of postal code data and related services.
API Access
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API Access
Has API
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Integrations
C#
Go
Java
Node.js
PowerShell
Python
TypeScript
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
$49/month
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Microsoft
Founded
1975
Country
United States
Website
github.com/Azure/autorest
Vendor Details
Company Name
Zip-Codes.com
Founded
2003
Country
United States
Website
www.zip-codes.com
Product Features
Product Features
Address Verification
Address Validation
Autocomplete
Automatic Formatting
Data Cleansing
Data Discovery
Data Quality Control
Data Verification
Geographic Maps
Geolocation
Metadata Management
Reporting / Analytics
Search / Filter