API Overview

Welcome to the official documentation for the Network API. This API provides a comprehensive set of tools for managing and monitoring network resources, enabling seamless integration with your applications and services.

Purpose and Scope

The Network API is designed to offer programmatic access to various network functionalities. You can use it to:

  • Retrieve real-time network status and metrics.
  • Configure network devices and services.
  • Automate network provisioning and management tasks.
  • Integrate network data into dashboards and reporting tools.

Base URL

All API requests should be directed to the following base URL:

https://api.example.com/v1

Data Format

The API primarily uses JSON for request and response bodies. Ensure that your requests include the Content-Type: application/json header when sending data, and be prepared to receive JSON data in responses.

Authentication

API requests are authenticated using API keys. You will need to include your API key in the Authorization header of each request. For more details on obtaining and using your API key, please refer to the Authentication section.

Example Authorization Header:

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Versioning

The API is versioned to allow for backward compatibility and controlled evolution. The current version is v1, and all endpoints are prefixed with this version number.

Key Concepts

Understanding these core concepts will help you effectively utilize the Network API:

  • Resources: The fundamental entities managed by the API (e.g., devices, connections, traffic flows).
  • Endpoints: Specific URLs that represent operations you can perform on resources (e.g., GET /devices, POST /connections).
  • Requests: How you interact with the API, specifying the action and any necessary data.
  • Responses: The data returned by the API, indicating the result of your request.

Next Steps

We recommend proceeding to the following sections for a deeper understanding:

  • Authentication: Learn how to secure your API requests.
  • Endpoints: Explore the available API operations and their parameters.
  • Code Examples: See practical demonstrations of API usage.