How are global elements shared across different Mule applications?

Global elements are shared across different Mule applications primarily through Mule Domains. This allows you to define a centralized space where common resources such as connectors, configurations, or shared libraries can be placed and accessed by multiple applications. By utilizing a domain, you can effectively manage resources and improve consistency, as different applications can reference these shared components without needing to duplicate configurations.

Mule Domains are particularly useful in scenarios where multiple applications run in the same runtime environment and need access to the same resources. This enables better resource utilization and simplifies maintenance since updates to shared elements only need to be made in one location.

While API Manager, Anypoint Exchange, and application properties play important roles within the MuleSoft ecosystem, they do not facilitate the direct sharing of global elements across applications in the same way that Mule Domains do. API Manager focuses on managing APIs, Anypoint Exchange is centered around asset sharing and reuse, and application properties primarily deal with application-specific configurations rather than shared resources.