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🧪 Swagger Testing

Test and explore your API endpoints using Endora's built-in Swagger UI. This interactive interface makes API testing simple and intuitive.

🎯 What You'll Learn​

  • ✅ Navigate the Swagger UI interface
  • ✅ Test API endpoints interactively
  • ✅ Understand request/response formats
  • ✅ Authenticate and authorize requests
  • ✅ Export API documentation

📹 Swagger UI Overview​

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Swagger UI Overview

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Learn how to use the built-in Swagger UI to test and explore your API endpoints.

🚀 Getting Started​

What is Swagger UI?​

Swagger UI is an interactive web interface that provides:

  • API Documentation: Complete endpoint documentation
  • Interactive Testing: Test endpoints directly in the browser
  • Request/Response Examples: See real request and response data
  • Authentication: Built-in authentication support
  • Schema Validation: Automatic request validation

Accessing Swagger UI​

  1. Navigate to API Docs: Go to your project's API documentation
  2. Open Swagger UI: Click on the "Swagger UI" tab
  3. Explore Endpoints: Browse all available endpoints
  4. Test Requests: Use the interactive interface to test

📹 Swagger UI Access​

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Swagger UI Access

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See how to access and navigate the Swagger UI interface.

🔐 Authentication Setup​

API Key Authentication​

Before testing endpoints, you need to authenticate:

  1. Click "Authorize": Find the "Authorize" button in Swagger UI
  2. Enter API Key: Paste your API key in the field
  3. Click "Authorize": Confirm the authentication
  4. Close Dialog: The lock icon should now be green

Authentication Methods​

  • API Key: Bearer token authentication
  • OAuth 2.0: For advanced authentication flows
  • Basic Auth: Username and password authentication

📹 Authentication Setup​

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Authentication Setup

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Learn how to set up authentication in Swagger UI for testing your API endpoints.

🧪 Testing Endpoints​

Basic Testing Process​

  1. Select Endpoint: Click on an endpoint to expand it
  2. Review Documentation: Read the endpoint description
  3. Click "Try it out": Enable the testing interface
  4. Fill Parameters: Enter required parameters
  5. Send Request: Click "Execute" to test the endpoint
  6. View Response: Check the response status and data

Testing Different HTTP Methods​

  • GET: Retrieve data from your API
  • POST: Create new records
  • PUT: Update existing records
  • DELETE: Remove records from your database

📹 Endpoint Testing​

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Endpoint Testing

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See how to test different API endpoints using the Swagger UI interface.

📊 Request/Response Examples​

GET Request Example​

GET /users
Authorization: Bearer your-api-key

Response:

{
  "success": true,
  "data": [
    {
      "id": 1,
      "name": "John Doe",
      "email": "john@example.com",
      "created_at": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z"
    }
  ]
}

POST Request Example​

POST /users
Authorization: Bearer your-api-key
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "name": "Jane Smith",
  "email": "jane@example.com",
  "age": 30
}

Response:

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "id": 2,
    "name": "Jane Smith",
    "email": "jane@example.com",
    "age": 30,
    "created_at": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z"
  }
}

📹 Request/Response Examples​

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Request/Response Examples

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Learn how to understand and work with request/response formats in Swagger UI.

🔍 Advanced Testing​

Query Parameters​

Test endpoints with different query parameters:

  • Filtering: ?name=John&age=30
  • Pagination: ?limit=10&offset=20
  • Sorting: ?sort=name&order=asc
  • Search: ?search=keyword

Request Body Testing​

For POST and PUT requests:

  1. Select Content-Type: Choose application/json
  2. Enter JSON Data: Use the request body editor
  3. Validate JSON: Ensure proper JSON formatting
  4. Test Different Scenarios: Try various data combinations

📹 Advanced Testing​

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Advanced Testing

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Explore advanced testing features and techniques in Swagger UI.

📚 API Documentation​

Generated Documentation​

Swagger UI automatically generates documentation for:

  • Endpoint Descriptions: Clear descriptions of each endpoint
  • Parameter Details: Required and optional parameters
  • Response Schemas: Expected response formats
  • Error Codes: Possible error responses
  • Examples: Sample requests and responses

Documentation Features​

  • Interactive Examples: Click to try examples
  • Schema Validation: Automatic request validation
  • Response Models: Detailed response structure
  • Error Handling: Common error scenarios

📹 API Documentation​

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API Documentation

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Learn how to use the generated API documentation in Swagger UI.

🚀 Export and Integration​

Exporting API Documentation​

  1. Download OpenAPI Spec: Export the OpenAPI specification
  2. Generate Client SDKs: Create client libraries
  3. Share Documentation: Share with your team
  4. Integrate with Tools: Use with other API tools

Integration Options​

  • Postman: Import OpenAPI spec into Postman
  • Insomnia: Use with Insomnia REST client
  • Code Generation: Generate client code
  • API Gateway: Deploy to API gateways

📹 Export and Integration​

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Export and Integration

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Learn how to export your API documentation and integrate with other tools.

🎯 Best Practices​

Testing Strategy​

  • Test All Endpoints: Verify every endpoint works
  • Test Error Cases: Validate error handling
  • Test Edge Cases: Check boundary conditions
  • Document Findings: Keep notes of test results

Documentation Maintenance​

  • Keep Updated: Update documentation as API changes
  • Add Examples: Include realistic examples
  • Describe Errors: Document common error scenarios
  • Version Control: Track documentation changes

🚀 Next Steps​

Now that you can test with Swagger UI:

  1. Test All Endpoints: Verify every API endpoint
  2. Document Issues: Note any problems or improvements
  3. Share with Team: Collaborate on API testing
  4. Integrate with Development: Use in your development workflow

Your API testing is now comprehensive and professional!