How to Check API Responses

A check api is a RESTful API that allows users to perform various checks on a website. It can be used to load the details of checks, such as the number of runs, and the results. It is also possible to load individual records, such as bad records, on demand. In some cases, you might want to display a list of all bad records, but this can be expensive. In these cases, the check api will provide an easy way to upload these records using CSV.

Each API has a health check function, which you can access by calling the /healthcheck endpoint. This function should return an HTTP Response Code of 204, which means that the service is working correctly. Otherwise, the response body will be empty. If you want to filter the responses, you can use the /hooks/:type API endpoint.

Another method is to ping the API. To do this, you must have the API access key, and this can be sent to the API monitoring tool. This will allow you to run tests on different dependencies and ensure that the API is running correctly. If you're using a third-party API monitoring tool, you should have an option to import your Postman test files.

If you're using a microservice architecture, you should consider using health check APIs. These APIs validate the status of individual services and their dependencies. They will identify if any service is failing and keep the other parts up and running. In other words, a health check API is a great way to make sure your application is always available.