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API Integration

Comprehensive guide to external integrations, webhooks, and API development.

The API Integration system provides powerful tools for connecting with external systems, automating workflows, and extending platform functionality. This system supports RESTful APIs, webhooks, third-party integrations, and custom development to meet your organization's specific needs.

API Overview

API Architecture

RESTful API Design

  1. API Endpoints:

    • Base URL: https://api.edusoft.com/v1/
    • Authentication: Bearer token authentication
    • Response Format: JSON format for all responses
    • HTTP Methods: GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE support
    • Status Codes: Standard HTTP status codes for responses

  2. API Features:

    • Rate Limiting: 1000 requests per hour per API key
    • Pagination: Cursor-based pagination for large datasets
    • Filtering: Query parameter filtering for data retrieval
    • Sorting: Sort results by any field
    • Field Selection: Select specific fields in responses

Authentication and Security

  1. API Authentication:

    • API Key Generation: Generate unique API keys for applications
    • Bearer Token: Use Bearer token in Authorization header
    • Key Management: Rotate and manage API keys securely
    • Scope Control: Control API access scope and permissions
    • Rate Limiting: Implement rate limiting per API key

  2. Security Features:

    • HTTPS Only: All API communications over HTTPS
    • Token Expiration: Configurable token expiration times
    • IP Restrictions: Restrict API access by IP address
    • Audit Logging: Log all API access and usage
    • Data Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data in transit and at rest

API Documentation

Interactive Documentation

  1. API Documentation Portal:

    • Swagger/OpenAPI: Interactive API documentation with Swagger UI
    • Code Examples: Code examples in multiple programming languages
    • Endpoint Testing: Test API endpoints directly from documentation
    • Schema Definitions: Detailed schema definitions for all data models
    • Error Codes: Comprehensive error code documentation

  2. SDK and Libraries:

    • JavaScript SDK: Official JavaScript/Node.js SDK
    • Python SDK: Official Python SDK with examples
    • PHP SDK: Official PHP SDK for web applications
    • Java SDK: Official Java SDK for enterprise applications
    • Community Libraries: Community-contributed libraries and wrappers

Core API Endpoints

Student Management API

Student Operations

  1. Student CRUD Operations:

    GET    /api/v1/students/              # List students
POST   /api/v1/students/              # Create student
GET    /api/v1/students/{id}/         # Get student details
PUT    /api/v1/students/{id}/         # Update student
DELETE /api/v1/students/{id}/         # Delete student

  2. Student Data Fields:

    • Personal Information: Name, contact details, address
    • Academic Information: Enrollment status, program, grades
    • Family Information: Parent/guardian details
    • Medical Information: Health records and emergency contacts
    • Custom Fields: Organization-specific custom fields

Enrollment Operations

  1. Enrollment Management:

    GET    /api/v1/enrollments/           # List enrollments
POST   /api/v1/enrollments/           # Create enrollment
GET    /api/v1/enrollments/{id}/      # Get enrollment details
PUT    /api/v1/enrollments/{id}/      # Update enrollment
PATCH  /api/v1/enrollments/{id}/      # Partial update

  2. Enrollment Data:

    • Student Information: Linked student details
    • Program Information: Program and course details
    • Enrollment Dates: Start date, end date, status
    • Financial Information: Tuition, fees, payment status
    • Academic Progress: Progress tracking and completion status

Academic Management API

Course and Class Operations

  1. Course Management:

    GET    /api/v1/courses/               # List courses
POST   /api/v1/courses/               # Create course
GET    /api/v1/courses/{id}/          # Get course details
PUT    /api/v1/courses/{id}/          # Update course
DELETE /api/v1/courses/{id}/          # Delete course

  2. Class and Schedule Management:

    GET    /api/v1/classes/               # List classes
POST   /api/v1/classes/               # Create class
GET    /api/v1/classes/{id}/          # Get class details
PUT    /api/v1/classes/{id}/          # Update class
GET    /api/v1/classes/{id}/schedule/ # Get class schedule

Assessment and Grade Management

  1. Grade Operations:

    GET    /api/v1/grades/                # List grades
POST   /api/v1/grades/                # Create grade
GET    /api/v1/grades/{id}/           # Get grade details
PUT    /api/v1/grades/{id}/           # Update grade
GET    /api/v1/students/{id}/grades/  # Get student grades

  2. Assessment Management:

    • Grade Categories: Homework, quizzes, exams, projects
    • Weighted Grading: Support for weighted grade calculations
    • Grade Scales: Customizable grade scales and rubrics
    • Progress Tracking: Track student progress over time
    • Report Generation: Generate grade reports and transcripts

Financial Management API

Payment Operations

  1. Payment Management:

    GET    /api/v1/payments/              # List payments
POST   /api/v1/payments/              # Create payment
GET    /api/v1/payments/{id}/         # Get payment details
PUT    /api/v1/payments/{id}/         # Update payment
GET    /api/v1/students/{id}/payments/ # Get student payments

  2. Financial Data:

    • Transaction Types: Payment, charge, refund, adjustment
    • Payment Methods: Cash, check, credit card, bank transfer
    • Account Information: Bank account and payment processor details
    • Financial Reports: Generate financial reports and summaries
    • Invoice Management: Create and manage invoices

Expense Management

  1. Expense Operations:

    GET    /api/v1/expenses/              # List expenses
POST   /api/v1/expenses/              # Create expense
GET    /api/v1/expenses/{id}/         # Get expense details
PUT    /api/v1/expenses/{id}/         # Update expense
GET    /api/v1/expenses/categories/   # List expense categories

  2. Budget and Reporting:

    • Budget Tracking: Track expenses against budgets
    • Category Management: Organize expenses by categories
    • Approval Workflows: Implement expense approval processes
    • Financial Analytics: Generate financial analytics and insights
    • Compliance Reporting: Ensure compliance with financial regulations

Webhook Integration

Webhook Configuration

Webhook Setup

  1. Webhook Registration:

    POST   /api/v1/webhooks/              # Create webhook
GET    /api/v1/webhooks/              # List webhooks
GET    /api/v1/webhooks/{id}/         # Get webhook details
PUT    /api/v1/webhooks/{id}/         # Update webhook
DELETE /api/v1/webhooks/{id}/         # Delete webhook

  2. Webhook Configuration:

    • Endpoint URL: Configure webhook endpoint URL
    • Event Selection: Select events to trigger webhooks
    • Authentication: Set up webhook authentication
    • Retry Policy: Configure retry attempts and backoff
    • Headers: Set custom headers for webhook requests

Supported Webhook Events

  1. Student Events:

    • student.created - New student registered
    • student.updated - Student information updated
    • student.enrolled - Student enrolled in program
    • student.graduated - Student graduated
    • student.withdrawn - Student withdrawn from program

  2. Academic Events:

    • grade.created - New grade recorded
    • grade.updated - Grade updated
    • attendance.recorded - Attendance recorded
    • lesson.scheduled - Lesson scheduled
    • exam.scheduled - Exam scheduled

  3. Financial Events:

    • payment.received - Payment received
    • payment.failed - Payment failed
    • invoice.created - Invoice created
    • expense.recorded - Expense recorded
    • refund.processed - Refund processed

Webhook Security

Authentication and Verification

  1. Signature Verification:

    • HMAC Signatures: Use HMAC-SHA256 for webhook verification
    • Secret Keys: Configure secret keys for signature generation
    • Header Verification: Verify webhook signatures in headers
    • Timestamp Validation: Validate webhook timestamps
    • Replay Protection: Implement replay attack protection

  2. Security Best Practices:

    • HTTPS Endpoints: Use HTTPS for all webhook endpoints
    • IP Whitelisting: Whitelist webhook source IP addresses
    • Rate Limiting: Implement rate limiting on webhook endpoints
    • Error Handling: Proper error handling and logging
    • Monitoring: Monitor webhook delivery and failures

Third-Party Integrations

Payment Gateway Integration

Payment Processor Integration

  1. Supported Gateways:

    • Stripe: Credit card and digital wallet processing
    • PayPal: PayPal and credit card processing
    • Square: Point-of-sale and online payment processing
    • Razorpay: International payment processing
    • Custom Gateways: Support for custom payment processors

  2. Integration Features:

    • Payment Processing: Process payments through integrated gateways
    • Refund Management: Handle refunds through payment gateways
    • Subscription Management: Manage recurring payments and subscriptions
    • Webhook Integration: Receive payment notifications via webhooks
    • Security Compliance: Ensure PCI DSS compliance

Financial System Integration

  1. Accounting Software:

    • QuickBooks: Integration with QuickBooks accounting software
    • Xero: Integration with Xero accounting platform
    • Sage: Integration with Sage accounting solutions
    • Custom Systems: Integration with custom accounting systems
    • Export Formats: Export data in standard accounting formats

  2. Banking Integration:

    • Bank Feeds: Connect to bank accounts for transaction feeds
    • Account Reconciliation: Automate bank reconciliation processes
    • Transaction Import: Import bank transactions automatically
    • Balance Monitoring: Monitor account balances and transactions
    • Fraud Detection: Implement fraud detection and prevention

Communication Integration

Email Service Integration

  1. Email Providers:

    • SendGrid: Transactional email delivery service
    • Mailgun: Email API for developers
    • Amazon SES: Scalable email sending service
    • Custom SMTP: Integration with custom SMTP servers
    • Email Templates: Customizable email templates

  2. Email Features:

    • Transactional Emails: Automated system emails
    • Marketing Campaigns: Email marketing and newsletters
    • Template Management: Email template creation and management
    • Delivery Tracking: Track email delivery and engagement
    • Bounce Handling: Handle bounced and undelivered emails

SMS and Notification Integration

  1. SMS Providers:

    • Twilio: SMS and voice communication platform
    • MessageBird: Global messaging platform
    • Vonage: Communication platform for SMS
    • Custom SMS: Integration with custom SMS providers
    • International Support: Support for international SMS delivery

  2. Push Notification Services:

    • Firebase: Google's mobile app development platform
    • OneSignal: Push notification service
    • Pusher: Real-time messaging and notifications
    • Custom Push: Integration with custom push services
    • Multi-platform Support: Support for iOS, Android, and web

API Development and Customization

Custom API Development

API Extension

  1. Custom Endpoints:

    • Endpoint Creation: Create custom API endpoints
    • Business Logic: Implement custom business logic
    • Data Processing: Custom data processing and transformation
    • Integration Logic: Custom integration with external systems
    • Workflow Automation: Automate custom workflows

  2. API Versioning:

    • Version Management: Manage multiple API versions
    • Backward Compatibility: Maintain backward compatibility
    • Migration Support: Support for API version migrations
    • Deprecation Handling: Handle deprecated API versions
    • Documentation Updates: Keep documentation current

SDK Development

  1. SDK Creation:

    • Language Support: Create SDKs for multiple languages
    • Code Generation: Generate SDK code from API specifications
    • Documentation: Comprehensive SDK documentation
    • Examples: Code examples and tutorials
    • Testing: SDK testing and validation

  2. Community Support:

    • Open Source: Open source SDK development
    • Community Contributions: Accept community contributions
    • Issue Tracking: Track and resolve SDK issues
    • Feature Requests: Handle feature requests and enhancements
    • Developer Support: Provide developer support and assistance

API Testing and Monitoring

Testing Framework

  1. API Testing:

    • Unit Testing: Unit tests for API endpoints
    • Integration Testing: Integration tests for API workflows
    • Performance Testing: Load testing and performance validation
    • Security Testing: Security testing and vulnerability assessment
    • Automated Testing: Automated testing in CI/CD pipelines

  2. Monitoring and Analytics:

    • API Usage Analytics: Track API usage and performance
    • Error Monitoring: Monitor API errors and failures
    • Performance Metrics: Track response times and throughput
    • User Analytics: Analyze API user behavior and patterns
    • Alert System: Set up alerts for API issues and failures

Best Practices for API Integration

Development Best Practices

Code Quality and Standards

  • Documentation: Maintain comprehensive API documentation
  • Error Handling: Implement proper error handling and responses
  • Rate Limiting: Respect API rate limits and implement backoff
  • Security: Follow security best practices and use HTTPS
  • Testing: Implement comprehensive testing strategies

Performance Optimization

  • Caching: Implement appropriate caching strategies
  • Pagination: Use pagination for large datasets
  • Compression: Use data compression for large responses
  • Connection Pooling: Implement connection pooling for efficiency
  • Monitoring: Monitor API performance and usage

Integration Best Practices

Data Management

  • Data Validation: Validate all data before processing
  • Error Recovery: Implement error recovery and retry logic
  • Data Synchronization: Maintain data consistency across systems
  • Backup and Recovery: Implement backup and recovery procedures
  • Audit Trails: Maintain audit trails for all integrations

Security and Compliance

  • Authentication: Use secure authentication methods
  • Authorization: Implement proper authorization controls
  • Data Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations
  • Monitoring: Monitor for security threats and vulnerabilities

Note: API Integration features provide powerful tools for extending platform functionality and integrating with external systems. These features support custom development while maintaining security and performance standards. Contact your system administrator for API access and integration support.

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API OverviewAPI ArchitectureRESTful API DesignAuthentication and SecurityAPI DocumentationInteractive DocumentationCore API EndpointsStudent Management APIStudent OperationsEnrollment OperationsAcademic Management APICourse and Class OperationsAssessment and Grade ManagementFinancial Management APIPayment OperationsExpense ManagementWebhook IntegrationWebhook ConfigurationWebhook SetupSupported Webhook EventsWebhook SecurityAuthentication and VerificationThird-Party IntegrationsPayment Gateway IntegrationPayment Processor IntegrationFinancial System IntegrationCommunication IntegrationEmail Service IntegrationSMS and Notification IntegrationAPI Development and CustomizationCustom API DevelopmentAPI ExtensionSDK DevelopmentAPI Testing and MonitoringTesting FrameworkBest Practices for API IntegrationDevelopment Best PracticesCode Quality and StandardsPerformance OptimizationIntegration Best PracticesData ManagementSecurity and Compliance