References
This document contains references and resources related to the VMware vRA CLI project, including official documentation, APIs, and community resources.
Official VMware/Broadcom Resources
API Documentation
- Broadcom vRealize Orchestrator API
- Complete REST API reference for vRealize Orchestrator
- Workflow execution, management, and monitoring
- Tag management and resource operations
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Authentication and security best practices
- Service Catalog APIs for catalog item management
- Deployment lifecycle management APIs
- Project and resource management endpoints
- Integration patterns and examples
Documentation Centers
- VMware vRealize Automation Documentation
- Installation and configuration guides
- Administrator and user guides
- Troubleshooting and best practices
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Release notes and compatibility matrices
- Knowledge base articles
- Product downloads and patches
- Community forums and discussions
- Support case management
Development Resources
Python Libraries and Tools
- Click Documentation
- Command-line interface creation toolkit
- Advanced features and patterns
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Testing CLI applications
- Data validation and serialization
- Type hints and model validation
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JSON schema generation
- HTTP library for API interactions
- Session management and authentication
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Error handling and retries
- Terminal formatting and display
- Progress bars and status indicators
- Tables and syntax highlighting
Testing and Quality
- pytest Documentation
- Testing framework and fixtures
- Mocking and test organization
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Coverage reporting
- Git hooks configuration
- Code quality automation
- Multi-language support
Community and Learning
VMware Community
- VMware {code} Community
- Developer forums and discussions
- Sample code and integrations
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Technical blog posts and tutorials
- Product-specific communities
- User groups and events
- Knowledge sharing and networking
Learning Resources
- VMware Learning Platform
- Official training courses
- Certification programs
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Hands-on labs and workshops
- Product-specific training materials
- Exam preparation resources
- Best practice guides
Standards and Specifications
REST API Standards
- OpenAPI Specification
- API design and documentation standards
- Schema definitions and validation
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Code generation tools
- Data validation specifications
- Schema composition and referencing
- Validation tools and libraries
Security Standards
- OAuth 2.0 Specification
- Authorization framework
- Token-based authentication
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Security best practices
- Common API security vulnerabilities
- Prevention techniques and controls
- Security testing methodologies
Tools and Utilities
API Development and Testing
- Postman
- API development and testing platform
- Collection sharing and collaboration
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Automated testing and monitoring
- Command-line HTTP client
- Simple syntax for API testing
- JSON and authentication support
Documentation Tools
- MkDocs Material Theme
- Material Design documentation theme
- Advanced features and customization
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Plugin ecosystem and extensions
- Diagram and flowchart generation
- Markdown integration
- Various diagram types and styles
Version Information
This CLI tool is designed to work with:
- VMware vRealize Automation: 8.x series
- VMware vRealize Orchestrator: 8.x series
- Python: 3.10+ (as per project requirements)
- API Versions: Latest stable releases
Contributing to References
If you find additional resources that would benefit the community, please:
- Verify the resource is official and maintained
- Ensure it's relevant to VMware vRA CLI usage or development
- Submit a pull request with the new reference
- Include a brief description of the resource's value
This references page is maintained to provide developers and users with comprehensive resources for working with VMware vRealize Automation and related technologies.