The API Explorer is a powerful tool designed to help developers test, document, and understand RESTful APIs. It provides an interactive interface for sending HTTP requests and viewing responses, making it easier to work with web services.

Key Features 📝

  • Interactive Testing: Try different HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.) with customizable headers and payloads.
  • Real-time Documentation: Automatically generate API documentation based on your requests and responses.
  • Parameter Validation: Ensure inputs meet required formats (e.g., JSON, XML) before sending.
  • Response Analysis: Highlight status codes, headers, and data structures in the response.

How to Use 🌐

  1. Access the Explorer: Navigate to /tools/api_explorer to start testing.
  2. Select Method: Choose the HTTP method you want to use (e.g., GET for retrieving data).
  3. Enter Endpoint: Input the API endpoint (e.g., /users).
  4. Add Parameters: Include query parameters, headers, or request bodies as needed.
  5. Send Request: Click "Send" to execute the request and view the results.

Example Scenario 📌

GET /api/data?format=json
Host: example.com
Accept: application/json

Response: 

{
  "status": "success",
  "data": [/* sample data */],
  "timestamp": "2023-10-05T14:48:00Z"
}

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