Getting started

Getting Started with Partner Services API

Welcome to the Partner Services API! This guide will help you get started with integrating and using the API effectively. Follow these steps to set up your environment, authenticate your requests, and start making API calls.

Step 1: Set Up Your Environment

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

1. API Key: Obtain your API key from the Partner Services platform. This key is essential for authenticating your requests.

2. Development Environment: Set up your preferred development environment. Common choices include Postman for testing API calls or integrating directly into your application codebase using languages like Python, JavaScript, or Java.

Step 2: Authentication

All requests to the Partner Services API must be authenticated. Use your API key to authenticate requests. Typically, this involves including the API key in the headers of your requests.

Example Header:

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Step 3: Making Your First API Call

To ensure everything is set up correctly, start by making a simple GET request to retrieve an application by its ID.

Endpoint:

GET /application/{id}

Example Request:

curl -X GET "https://api.partner-services.com/application/123" -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Step 4: Understanding the Response

A successful response will return a JSON object with the application details. If the application ID does not exist, you will receive a 404 error.

Example Response:

{
  "applicationId": 123,
  "statusId": 1,
  "createdDate": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z",
  "customer": {
    "name": "John Doe",
    "email": "[email protected]"
  }
}

Step 5: Creating an Application

To create a new application, you will need to send a POST request with the required parameters.

Endpoint:

POST /application

Example Request:

curl -X POST "https://api.partner-services.com/application" -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{
  "productId": 456,
  "customer": {
    "name": "Jane Smith",
    "email": "[email protected]"
  },
  "financials": {
    "equity": {
      "amount": 10000,
      "currency": "USD"
    },
    "interestRate": 3.5
  }
}'

Example Response:

{
  "applicationId": 789,
  "statusId": 1,
  "createdDate": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z",
  "customer": {
    "name": "Jane Smith",
    "email": "[email protected]"
  }
}

Step 6: Exploring More Endpoints

Once you have successfully made your first few API calls, explore additional endpoints to manage application statuses, document statuses, and campaigns. Refer to the API documentation for details on all available endpoints and their parameters.

Tips and Best Practices

1. Error Handling: Always check for error responses and handle them gracefully in your application.

2. Rate Limiting: We currently do not have any rate limiting

3. Security: Keep your API key secure and do not expose it in client-side code.

Additional Resources

• API Documentation: Detailed information about all endpoints and their parameters.

• Support: Contact our support team for any issues or questions.

• Community Forum: Join the community forum to discuss and share knowledge with other developers.

By following these steps, you will be well on your way to integrating and utilizing the Partner Services API efficiently. Happy coding!