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INTRODUCTION

This documentation provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and using the [Your API] REST API.

<aside> ❗ To interact with the API, you need an API key. You can obtain your API key from the API settings page. If this is your first time using the API, we recommend starting with the Getting Started Guide to learn how to generate an API key and set up your environment.

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CONVENTIONS

The base URL for all API requests is https://api.example.com. HTTPS is required for all API interactions.

The API follows RESTful conventions with operations performed using GET, POST, PUT,PATCH , and DELETE requests on various resources. All request and response bodies are encoded as JSON.

JSON CONVENTIONS

These conventions help ensure that the data exchanged with the API is both consistent and easily interpreted.

CODE SAMPLES AND SDK

Request samples are provided for each endpoint using common tools like cURL and code snippets in popular SDKs. You can also use any HTTP client library of your choice.

Sample using cURL:

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curl -X GET "<https://api.example.com/users>" \\
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN"

Sample using JavaScript SDK:

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const exampleSDK = require('example-sdk');

exampleSDK.users.getAllUsers()
  .then(response => console.log(response))
  .catch(error => console.error(error));

SDKs: Check our SDK repository for various language-specific implementations.

PAGINATION


Endpoints that return lists of objects support cursor-based pagination. By default, ten items are returned per request. Use the next_cursor value from the response to fetch the next page of results.

Example Pagination Response:

{
  "has_more": true,
  "next_cursor": "eyJzIjoiaW5kZXgiLCJwIjoidXNlcnMifQ",
  "object": "list",
  "results": [ /* array of objects */ ]
}

SUPPORTED ENDPOINTS

HTTP Method Endpoint Description
GET /users Retrieve all users.
GET /users/{user_id} Retrieve a specific user.
POST /posts Create a new post.
PUT /posts/{post_id} Update an existing post.
DELETE /posts/{post_id} Delete a specific post.
GET /posts/{post_id}/comments Retrieve comments for a post.
POST /posts/{post_id}/comments Add a new comment to a post.

RESPONSES

Field Type Description Example Value
has_more boolean Indicates whether there are additional items available for retrieval beyond the current page of results. This field helps determine if further requests are necessary to fetch the complete set of items. true (if more items exist) / false (if no more items)
next_cursor string A cursor token used to retrieve the next page of results. This field is provided only when has_more is true. It allows the client to request subsequent pages of results by including this token in the start_cursor parameter of the next request. "abc123xyz”
object "list" Specifies the type of the object returned in the response. For paginated responses, this value is always "list", indicating that the response contains a list of items. This helps in understanding the structure of the response. "list"
results array of objects An array of items returned by the endpoint. Each object in the array represents an individual item in the response. The exact properties and structure of these objects depend on the specific endpoint and resource type. [ { "id": "123", "name": "Item 1", "description": "Description of item 1" }, { "id": "124", "name": "Item 2", "description": "Description of item 2" } ]

REQUEST LIMITS

To ensure fair usage and maintain performance, the API enforces rate and size limits on requests.

RATE LIMITS

The API imposes rate limits to prevent abuse and ensure equitable access.

<aside> ❗ Rate Limits May Change

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SIZE LIMITS

The API enforces limits on the size of request parameters and depths.

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Requests that exceed these limits will trigger a 400 Validation Error, indicating that the request cannot be processed due to size constraints.


STATUS CODE

HTTP status codes provide critical information regarding the outcome of your API request. Understanding these codes helps in diagnosing issues and handling errors effectively.

🌟 OBJECTS

USERS

User objects represent users within the API. These objects are used in various API responses to provide details about the user involved in different actions.

POST

Post objects represent individual posts within the API. They provide detailed information about specific posts.

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