Overview
This guide provides comprehensive documentation for data retrieval APIs, including endpoint specifications, request formats, and response structures. Key features include:
- RESTful API design principles 🛠️
- Authentication methods 🔐
- Rate limiting policies ⏱️
Endpoints
1. Data Fetch Endpoint
GET /api/v1/data?query={parameters}
- Returns structured data in JSON format
- Supports pagination with
page_size
andpage_number
parameters - Example:
GET /api/v1/data?query=recent_activity&page_size=10
2. Metadata Endpoint
GET /api/v1/metadata/{resource_id}
- Provides schema information for specific data resources
- Includes field descriptions and data types
- Example:
GET /api/v1/metadata/12345
Request Examples
GET /api/v1/data?filter=active&sort=date HTTP/1.1
Host: example.com
Authorization: Bearer <token>
Best Practices
- Always use HTTPS for secure data transmission 🛡️
- Implement caching for frequent queries 🔄
- Monitor API usage through
/Data_Retrieval/Usage_Statistics
For more information about data retrieval strategies, visit our Data Retrieval Overview guide.