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API Usage Guide

Learn how to effectively use our API.

API Overview

Our API provides a comprehensive set of endpoints for:

  • User management
  • Data operations
  • System configuration
  • Integration features

Authentication

API Keys

  1. Generate API key in settings
  2. Store securely
  3. Use in requests
  4. Rotate regularly

Example Request

const apiKey = 'your-api-key';
const response = await fetch('https://api.example.com/v1/users', {
headers: {
'Authorization': `Bearer ${apiKey}`,
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
});

Rate Limits

  • 100 requests per minute
  • 1000 requests per hour
  • 10000 requests per day

Error Handling

try {
const response = await api.getData();
} catch (error) {
if (error.status === 429) {
// Handle rate limit
} else if (error.status === 401) {
// Handle authentication
} else {
// Handle other errors
}
}

Best Practices

  1. Use pagination for large datasets
  2. Implement retry logic
  3. Cache responses when possible
  4. Monitor usage patterns

Need Help?

Check our API documentation or contact support.