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description: Retrieves the internal API name of the canvas app.
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# getDeveloperName()

Retrieves the internal API name of the canvas app.

## Signature

public String getDeveloperName()

## Return Value

Type: [String](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.apexref.meta/apexref/apex_methods_system_string.htm#apex_methods_system_string "Contains methods for the String primitive data type.")

## Usage

Use this method to get the API name of the canvas app. You specify this value in the API Name field when you expose the canvas app by creating a connected app.