This page will help you get started using the ColdStream API
With our API, you can easily integrate ColdStream into your own applications and workflows.
In this article, we'll take a look at how to get started with developing your own integration with ColdStream, including best practices for designing and documenting your integration, as well as tips for ensuring that your integration is robust and reliable.
Understanding the ColdStream API
Before you begin developing your own integration with ColdStream, it's important to understand the basics of our API.
The ColdStream API allows you to programmatically access our simulation engine, create new projects, and retrieve simulation results. Our API is based on REST principles, which means that you can interact with it using standard HTTP methods, such as GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE.
Warning
Before using the API, you must always have a valid JWT-Bearer token! You must therefor always sign-in before using any API's!
See account on how to do this.
Designing your integration
When designing your integration with ColdStream, it's important to consider the needs of your users and the specific requirements of your application.
Here are some best practices to keep in mind:
- Define your use cases: Before you start coding, it's important to define the specific use cases that your integration will support. This will help you identify the specific API endpoints and parameters that you'll need to implement.
- Keep it simple: Whenever possible, try to keep your integration as simple as possible. This will make it easier to develop, test, and maintain, and will also make it more user-friendly.
- Use authentication and security: To ensure that your integration is secure, be sure to use appropriate authentication mechanisms, such as OAuth, and implement proper security measures, such as SSL.
Documenting your integration
Once you've designed your integration, it's important to document it thoroughly so that other developers can easily understand how to use it.
Here are some tips for documenting your integration effectively:
- Provide clear and concise API documentation: Your API documentation should clearly define each endpoint and parameter, and provide examples of how to use them.
- Use consistent naming conventions: To make your API easier to use and understand, use consistent naming conventions for your endpoints and parameters