Integration Guides

Understanding Our APIs

Welcome to the integration section of our knowledge base. Here you'll find comprehensive guides on how to integrate your applications with our platform. Our APIs are designed to be robust, flexible, and easy to use.

RESTful Architecture

We utilize a standard RESTful architecture. All requests are made to our base URL: https://api.example.com/v1/. We support standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, and PATCH.

Key Endpoints

• /users: Manage user data.
• /products: Access product catalog.
• /orders: Process and track orders.
• /payments: Handle payment transactions.

For a full list of endpoints and their parameters, please refer to our API Reference (link placeholder).

Authentication Methods

Securing your integrations is paramount. We offer multiple authentication methods to suit your needs:

Webhooks for Real-time Updates

Stay updated with events happening on our platform without constant polling. Webhooks allow us to send data to your specified URL in real-time when certain events occur.

To set up a webhook:

1. Navigate to the "Webhooks" section in your account settings.
2. Enter the URL where you want to receive event notifications.
3. Select the events you wish to subscribe to.

We send POST requests with JSON payloads. Ensure your endpoint is publicly accessible and can respond with a 200 OK status code to acknowledge receipt.

Leveraging Our SDKs

To simplify integration, we provide Software Development Kits (SDKs) for popular programming languages.

SDKs abstract away many of the low-level details, making authentication, request building, and response parsing much easier.

Data Formats

We primarily use JSON for request and response bodies. Ensure your requests include the correct Content-Type: application/json header when sending data.

Example JSON request body:

{
    "item_id": "prod_12345",
    "quantity": 2,
    "notes": "Please expedite delivery."
}

Advanced Integration Patterns

Explore best practices and advanced techniques for robust integrations:

• Idempotency keys for safe retries.
• Rate limiting and error handling strategies.
• Batch processing for efficiency.

For specific patterns, consult our advanced integration guides.