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Global 'Dead-End' Public API Documentation Link Ratio

This page measures how many public API documentation links return 404 errors, indicating obsolete or removed resources. It also tracks the median response time of these links to assess their reliability. The data comes from periodic scans of public API ecosystems, highlighting the fragility of developer-facing documentation. Understanding this decay helps maintain trust in API ecosystems and informs better documentation practices.

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