An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate with each other. It enables developers to access and use the functionality of another software system or service without having to understand the underlying code.
APIs are widely used in web development to connect different systems and allow them to exchange data and perform various operations. They provide a way for developers to leverage the functionality of existing software components and services, saving time and effort in building everything from scratch.
An API key is a unique identifier that allows you to access and use an API. It serves as a security measure to ensure that only authorized applications or users can make requests to the API. To generate a new API key, you can follow the steps outlined in the guide on
.This guide will walk you through the process of creating a new API key for your application or service.
When generating a new API key, it's important to keep it secure and treat it like a password. API keys grant access to the API and should not be shared publicly or stored in insecure locations. If an API key is compromised, it should be revoked and a new one should be generated to maintain the security of your application or service.
In addition to generating a new API key, you may also need to understand the authentication methods and rate limiting policies associated with the API you are using. These topics are covered in the respective guides on authentication and rate limiting.
In the header of your API calls use the key "apikey" and the value should be your newly generated API key from the walkthrough above.
Available endpoints are for:
People
Teams
Small Groups
Learn more about each endpoint by reviewing the Swaggar documentation. We recommend starting on the staging server as a learning experience for the StoreHouse API.
Staging: https://storehouse-api-staging.azurewebsites.net
Production: https://storehouse-api.azurewebsites.net
A good response will return a 200 with a response body.
A bad response will return an error of "Bad Request" codes depending on the error with NO response body.
We HIGHLY recommend using Insomnia or Postman to test API calls prior to implemention.