Scaffold an API Spec in Anypoint Code Builder (ACB) + VS Code Project Tour & Tips (Part 2)

In this step-by-step tutorial, we scaffold a complete API project in Anypoint Code Builder (ACB) from an API spec published to Anypoint Exchange — and walk through everything that gets generated. If you're transitioning from Anypoint Studio or you're new to MuleSoft development in VS Code, this video is your guided tour to understanding how ACB scaffolds your flows, what files matter, and how to confidently explore and run your project. ✅ What you’ll learn in this video: - How to scaffold an API project in ACB using the "Implement an API" button - Exploring your Mule project structure: flows, pom.xml, mule-artifact.json - Viewing and editing flows in both UI and XML views - Changing the default editor view for .xml files - Working with error handling, auto-generated responses, and configurations - Using VS Code essentials like Source control (Git), Postcode or Postman VS Code extensions, The built-in terminal, Customizing .gitignore to clean up your repo By the end, you'll know how to: ✔ Run the scaffolded project locally ✔ Test it using Postman or Postcode ✔ Understand what ACB generates and why it matters 🚀 Next up: We’ll start implementing the logic for GET All Tasks on your /tasks resource in ACB. 🧠 Need help with ACB? Book 1:1 office hours → https://calendly.com/mule-alexmartinez/acb-troubleshooting 🧵 ACB Playlist: → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb61lESgk6hh9SszYvsAnLYiV9-WCpqPP 👍 Like this video if it helped 📝 Drop your questions in the comments — I read every one 🔔 Subscribe for weekly tutorials on MuleSoft, Anypoint Code Builder, API development, and more. --- Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: What You’ll Learn After Scaffolding 00:40 – Scaffold Your API Spec Using “Implement an API” in ACB 01:34 – Project Tour: Flows, Error Handling, Configs & Files 03:40 – Mule Project Properties: Mule Runtimes, Java & Connectors 04:54 – Clean Up Your Repo: Add Embedded Folders to .gitignore 05:25 – Set Up Git: Initialize Repo + Ignore Unneeded Files 06:20 – Explore VS Code Buttons: Editor, CloudHub, Canvas & More 07:10 – Set Default Editor View: XML or Canvas? You Decide 08:11 – Advanced Options: Export, Deploy, Exchange Publishing 08:55 – Run & Test Your API Locally Using Postcode (REST Client) 10:09 – Wrap-Up: What’s Next in Your API Journey