REST API Guide

Welcome to the REST API documentation! This guide will help you understand how to interact with our services using the Representational State Transfer (REST) architecture.

Key Concepts

• Stateless Communication: Each request from a client contains all the information needed to handle it. 🔄
• Resource-Based Endpoints: Resources are identified by URLs (e.g., /users, /products). 🌐
• Standard HTTP Methods: Use GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, and PATCH to perform actions. ⚙️

Endpoints Overview

Here are some example endpoints:

• GET /api/v1/resources - Retrieve a list of resources
• POST /api/v1/resources - Create a new resource
• GET /Documentation/en/REST_API_Overview - Explore API structure and design principles 📘

Authentication

To secure your API calls, use:

• OAuth 2.0 for third-party access
• API Keys for direct requests 🔗 Authentication Details

Response Formats

Responses are typically in JSON format:

{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "id": 1,
    "name": "Example Resource"
  }
}

📊 Response Structure Example

Error Handling

Common error codes:

• 400 Bad Request - Invalid request parameters
• 401 Unauthorized - Missing or invalid credentials
• 500 Internal Server Error - Something went wrong on our end ⚠️ Error Code Reference

Best Practices

• Always include Content-Type: application/json in headers
• Use PATCH for partial updates instead of PUT
• Implement rate limiting to prevent abuse
• 📈 Performance Tips