Introduction
Welcome to the documentation for the Beam API! This documentation will guide you through the process of using the Beam API to integrate with our platform.
The Beam API is a powerful tool that allows developers to interact with our system and access various features and functionalities. This documentation will provide detailed information on how to make API calls, handle responses, and implement the API in your own applications.
Getting Started
If you are new to the Beam API, this section will guide you through the initial steps to get started.
- Create an API key:
- Log in to your account on our website.
- Navigate to the API section in your account settings.
- Create a new API key.
- Installation:
- To install the Beam API library, you can use either CocoaPods or Carthage. Choose the option that suits your project’s setup.
- Authentication:
- Before making any API calls, you need to authenticate your requests using your API key. This can be done by including the API key in the header of your API calls.
Usage
Now that you have completed the initial setup, you can start using the Beam API. This section will provide details on how to make API calls for various functionalities.
Making API Calls
To make an API call, you need to construct the appropriate endpoint URL and include any required parameters and data in the request. HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE are used for different types of API calls.
Here are a few examples:
HTTP Method | Endpoint | Description |
---|---|---|
GET | /api/users | Retrieve a list of all users. |
POST | /api/users/create | Create a new user. |
PUT | /api/users/{id} | Update user information. |
DELETE | /api/users/{id} | Delete a user. |
Handling Responses
When you make an API call, you will receive a response from the server. The response may contain different status codes and data depending on the result of the API call.
Here are a few commonly used status codes:
Status Code | Description |
---|---|
200 | OK – The request was successful. |
201 | Created – The resource was successfully created. |
400 | Bad Request – The request was invalid or missing required data. |
404 | Not Found – The requested resource was not found. |
500 | Internal Server Error – An error occurred on the server. |
Code Examples
In this section, we provide code examples to help you understand how to use the API for common tasks.
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Example 1: Retrieving user details
// Import the Beam API library
import BeamAPI
// Create an instance of BeamAPIClient with your API key
let beamClient = BeamAPIClient(apiKey: "")
// Make API call to retrieve user details
beamClient.getUserDetails { result in
switch result {
case .success(let userDetails):
// Handle successful response and user details object
print("User Details: \\(userDetails)")
case .failure(let error):
// Handle error
print("Error: \\(error)")
}
}
Example 2: Creating a new user
// Import the Beam API library
import BeamAPI
// Create an instance of BeamAPIClient with your API key
let beamClient = BeamAPIClient(apiKey: "")
// Create user data
let userData: [String: Any] = [
"name": "John Doe",
"email": "john@example.com"
]
// Make API call to create a new user
beamClient.createUser(data: userData) { result in
switch result {
case .success(let user):
// Handle successful response and user object
print("Created User: \\(user)")
case .failure(let error):
// Handle error
print("Error: \\(error)")
}
}
FAQ
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the Beam API:
-
How can I obtain my API key?
You can obtain your API key by logging in to your account on our website and navigating to the API section in your account settings. From there, you can create a new API key.
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Can I make multiple API calls simultaneously?
Yes, you can make multiple API calls simultaneously by utilizing asynchronous programming techniques. Please refer to the documentation for the specific programming language or framework you are using for more details.
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What is the rate limit for API calls?
The rate limit for API calls depends on your subscription plan. Please refer to our pricing page or contact our support team for more information.