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Introduction:
Welcome to the documentation for XYZ Web Service! This documentation is designed to provide developers with a comprehensive guide on how to interact with the XYZ Web Service API. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just getting started, this documentation will help you understand how to make use of the API to achieve your desired outcomes.
Endpoint:
The base URL for accessing the XYZ Web Service API is: https://api.xyzwebservice.com/v1
Authentication:
To interact with the XYZ Web Service API, you need to include your API key in the request headers. You can obtain your API key by signing up for an account on the XYZ Web Service website and generating an API key from your account dashboard. All API requests must include the "Authorization" header with the value "Bearer {API_KEY}".
Error Handling:
The XYZ Web Service API follows standard HTTP status codes to indicate the outcome of API requests. In case of errors, the API response will include an error object with details about the error. Error responses will be in JSON format and will contain an error code, a message, and optional additional details to help troubleshoot the issue.
Request and Response Formats:
The XYZ Web Service API supports JSON as the request and response format. All request bodies and response payloads should be formatted in valid JSON. Requests should include the appropriate HTTP methods (e.g., GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) based on the desired action.
API Endpoints:
- GET /products
- Description: Retrieve a list of products available in the XYZ Web Service.
- Parameters: None.
- Response:
- 200 OK: Returns a JSON array of product objects with details such as product ID, name, description, price, and availability status.
- 401 Unauthorized: Returned if the API key is missing or invalid.
Example:
GET https://api.xyzwebservice.com/v1/products
Authorization: Bearer {API_KEY}
2. POST /orders
- Description: Create a new order in the XYZ Web Service.
- Parameters:
- product_id: Required. ID of the product to be ordered.
- quantity: Required. Quantity of the product to be ordered.
Response:
- 201 Created: Returns a JSON object with the details of the created order, including order ID, product ID, quantity, and total price.
- 400 Bad Request: Returned if the request body is missing or invalid.
- 401 Unauthorized: Returned if the API key is missing or invalid.
Example:
POST https://api.xyzwebservice.com/v1/orders
Authorization: Bearer {API_KEY}
Content-Type: application/json
{
"product_id": 12345,
"quantity": 3
}
3. GET /orders/{order_id}
- Description: Retrieve details of a specific order in the XYZ Web Service.
- Parameters:
- order_id: Required. ID of the order to be retrieved.
Response:
- 200 OK: Returns a JSON object with details of the specified order, including order ID, product ID, quantity, total price, and order status.
- 401 Unauthorized: Returned if the API key is missing or invalid.
- 404 Not Found: Returned if the specified order ID does not exist.
Example:
GET https://api.xyzwebservice.com/v1/orders/9876
Authorization: Bearer {API_KEY}
Conclusion:
Congratulations! You've now learned how to interact with the XYZ Web Service API. This documentation provides you with the necessary information to make successful API requests and handle responses effectively. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please refer to the XYZ Web Service documentation or contact our support team.
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