Introduction to OpenCart API
Overview of the API and its key features.
Benefits of using OpenCart API for developers.
Authentication and Security
Explain the authentication process (e.g., API keys, OAuth).
Provide examples of how to authenticate API requests.
Discuss security best practices.
API Endpoints Overview
List all available endpoints and group them by category (e.g., products, customers, orders, categories).
Provide a brief description of what each endpoint does.
Endpoint Specifications
For each endpoint, include the following:
Endpoint URL
HTTP Method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
Parameters (query parameters, path parameters)
Request body structure (if applicable)
Response format (example of success and error responses)
Detailed Use Cases
Product Management (e.g., create, update, delete products)
Order Management (e.g., retrieve, update, manage order statuses)
Customer Management (e.g., create, update, view customers)
Category Management (e.g., list, add, update categories)
Rate Limiting and Error Handling
Define rate limits if applicable.
Include common error codes and their explanations.
Offer guidance on how to handle errors in API responses.
Pagination and Filtering
Describe how to use pagination for large data sets.
Provide examples of how to filter results in API requests.
Versioning
Explain the versioning strategy for your API and how clients can specify which version to use.
API Tools and SDKs
Recommend API tools (e.g., Postman, cURL) for testing.
Provide any available SDKs or libraries to simplify API integration.
FAQs and Troubleshooting
Common questions about the API.
Troubleshooting tips for common issues developers may encounter.
Changelog
Maintain a section for updates and changes to the API.
Glossary
Define any terms specific to OpenCart API or e-commerce in general.