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URL Protocol Diversity in Open-Source API Documentation
This page measures the variety of URL protocols used in external links within API documentation. The numbers are calculated by analyzing actual API documentation pages, providing a direct measure of ecosystem maturity and interoperability. The metrics used are the number of unique URL protocols and the Shannon diversity index of URL protocols, which offer insights into the complexity and diversity of the ecosystem. By tracking these metrics, developers and researchers can gain a better understanding of the API landscape and identify areas for improvement.