> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.appear.sh/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.appear.sh/service-resources/resource-map.md).

# Resource map

The resource map visually represents how the resources within your services are related.

<div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="https://4271365556-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLEIq2n49ebGjzhVFTmTm%2Fuploads%2F5SvKthn0OBzBXZ8iOQR7%2FCleanShot%202025-03-06%20at%2021.11.54.png?alt=media&amp;token=c670e1dd-65fa-4afd-bbb4-bc0098020797" alt=""><figcaption><p>Each service has its own resource map.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

Each API service in Appear has its own **Resource Map**, which clearly visualises how API resources relate to one another. These maps help developers understand **hierarchies, dependencies, and data flows** across their API.

#### **Key Features**

* **Environment & Branch Views** – See a dedicated resource map for each environment or branch.
* **Interactive Exploration** – Click on a resource card to highlight its relationships.
* **Search & Navigation** – Quickly find specific resources within the map.
* **Zoom & Pan Controls** – Adjust your view to explore large API structures easily.

<div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="https://4271365556-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLEIq2n49ebGjzhVFTmTm%2Fuploads%2FgoSjhshZJhZSIQt0Qmpr%2FCleanShot%202025-03-06%20at%2022.03.56.png?alt=media&amp;token=6146f91a-df10-404a-b7b1-fdcbf7ace74b" alt=""><figcaption><p>Searching for resources will highlight them in the UI.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

#### **Why Use a Resource Map?**

* **Understand API Structure** – Visualize how resources connect (e.g., `users → orders → transactions`).
* **Navigate APIs Faster** – Locate endpoints without digging through documentation.
* **Optimize & Debug** – Identify redundant endpoints, troubleshoot issues, and improve API design.
* **Collaborate Easily** – Provide developers, architects, and product managers a shared visual reference.

We have more planned with the visual resource map, so stay tuned to our product map.

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If you have any queries or require support with the above instructions, please [get in touch](/getting-started/get-in-touch.md) with us.