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What is REST API? Understanding, Navigating, and Testing REST APIs +91-7032290546 www.visualpath.in
Introduction to REST API Explorer Definition: REST (Representational State Transfer) is an architectural style for designing networked applications. Key Concepts: o Uses HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) o Stateless interactions o Resources identified via URLs Why REST APIs? Simple, scalable, and language-independent. +91-7032290546 www.visualpath.in
What is REST API Explorer? Definition: A REST API Explorer is a tool/interface that allows users to interact with REST APIs directly from the browser. Purpose: o Discover available APIs o Test endpoints o Understand input/output formats Common Use Case: Developers and testers exploring and verifying API behavior. +91-7032290546 www.visualpath.in
Key Features of a REST API Explorer Auto-generated documentation Interactive API testing (e.g., send requests, see responses) Authentication support (OAuth, API keys, etc.) Live data preview Request customization (headers, query params, body) +91-7032290546 www.visualpath.in
Popular Tools & Platforms Swagger UI (OpenAPI): Most widely used; open source Postman (with collection viewer): Full- featured client and explorer Redoc: Clean and customizable documentation viewer API Explorer from Salesforce, Google Cloud: Platform-specific tools. +91-7032290546 www.visualpath.in
How REST API Explorer Works Behind the Scenes: Reads OpenAPI/Swagger specs o Displays endpoints in structured format o Sends real-time HTTP requests to server o Renders responses with status codes, headers, and bodies o Typical Flow: Select API o Choose endpoint o Enter parameters o Click Try it out o Review response. o +91-7032290546 www.visualpath.in
Benefits of Using REST API Explorer Fast Onboarding: Understand APIs quickly Reduced Errors: Avoid misformatted requests Time-Saving: No need for manual coding just to test Improved Collaboration: Share endpoints and usage with teams Better Documentation: Always up-to-date with real-time testability. +91-7032290546 www.visualpath.in
When and Where to Use It During API Development (internal or external) For QA Testing and debugging In client onboarding and developer portals Learning and training for new developers www.visualpath.in
Summary & Best Practices REST API Explorer is essential for interactive and transparent API testing. Always secure your API explorer (auth, CORS). Keep API specs up to date to ensure reliability. Pro Tip: Use OpenAPI specs + Swagger UI for full documentation + testing. www.visualpath.in
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