In the context of Anypoint Platform, what occurs in the runtime plane?

The runtime plane in Anypoint Platform is specifically where Mule applications are executed and managed. This environment is responsible for deploying Mule applications and running them in various settings, such as on-premises or in the cloud. When you deploy a Mule application, it becomes part of the runtime plane and starts processing requests, handling APIs, and integrating systems.

The design activities, such as creating APIs or developing integrations, predominantly take place in the design center. While testing integrations is also a key part of the development lifecycle, it occurs in the earlier phases before the application is deployed to the runtime. Similarly, managing user access is part of the administrative and governance functions that fall under the management plane, not the runtime operations. Therefore, deploying Mule applications is accurately identified as the core function of the runtime plane in Anypoint Platform.