Example output
Designing an API for EcoHealth requires careful consideration of various factors such as security, scalability, performance, compatibility, error handling, and documentation. Below is a comprehensive outline of the EcoHealth API along with detailed specifications for endpoints, parameters, responses, and examples:
EcoHealth API Documentation
Introduction
The EcoHealth API provides developers with access to ecological data for analysis and research purposes. It offers robust security measures, scalable architecture, optimized performance, and comprehensive documentation to facilitate seamless integration and usage.
Authentication
The EcoHealth API uses OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication and access control. Developers must obtain an access token by registering their application and authenticating their users. The access token must be included in the header of each API request for authorization.
Base URL
https://api.ecohealth.com/v1
Endpoints
1. Get Ecological Data
Endpoint
GET /data
Parameters
location: (Required) Specifies the geographical location of interest.
start_date: (Optional) Specifies the start date for the data range.
end_date: (Optional) Specifies the end date for the data range.
GET /data?location=latitude,longitude&start_date=2023-01-01&end_date=2023-12-31
Response
{
"location": "latitude,longitude",
"start_date": "2023-01-01",
"end_date": "2023-12-31",
"data": [
{
"timestamp": "2023-01-01T12:00:00Z",
"temperature": 25.4,
"humidity": 60.2,
"rainfall": 0.5
},
...
]
}
2. Add Ecological Data
Endpoint
POST /data
Parameters
location: (Required) Specifies the geographical location of the data.
timestamp: (Required) Specifies the timestamp of the data.
temperature: (Optional) Specifies the temperature at the location.
humidity: (Optional) Specifies the humidity at the location.
rainfall: (Optional) Specifies the rainfall at the location.
Example
POST /data
Content-Type: application/json
{
"location": "latitude,longitude",
"timestamp": "2024-02-03T12:00:00Z",
"temperature": 27.8,
"humidity": 55.6,
"rainfall": 0.2
}
Response
{
"success": true,
"message": "Data added successfully"
}
3. Update Ecological Data
Endpoint
PUT /data/{id}
Parameters
id: (Required) Specifies the unique identifier of the data to be updated.
(Same parameters as the POST endpoint)
Example
PUT /data/123
Content-Type: application/json
{
"location": "latitude,longitude",
"timestamp": "2024-02-03T12:00:00Z",
"temperature": 28.1,
"humidity": 54.8,
"rainfall": 0.3
}
Response
{
"success": true,
"message": "Data updated successfully"
}
4. Delete Ecological Data
Endpoint
DELETE /data/{id}
Parameters
id: (Required) Specifies the unique identifier of the data to be deleted.
Example
DELETE /data/123
Response
{
"success": true,
"message": "Data deleted successfully"
}
Error Handling
The EcoHealth API returns appropriate HTTP status codes and error messages to indicate the success or failure of each request. Common error codes include:
400 Bad Request: Invalid request parameters.
401 Unauthorized: Authentication failure or missing access token.
403 Forbidden: Insufficient permissions to access the resource.
404 Not Found: The requested resource does not exist.
500 Internal Server Error: Unexpected server error.
Conclusion
The EcoHealth API offers a reliable and efficient solution for analyzing ecological data. With its robust security, scalable architecture, optimized performance, and comprehensive documentation, developers can seamlessly integrate the API into their applications and leverage its capabilities to support ecological research and conservation efforts.
For more detailed information and usage examples, please refer to the EcoHealth API documentation. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.