AcuCheck OpenAPI Defenition File

The AcuCheck OpenAPI Definition File is designed to support automated development and testing workflows by providing a machine-readable specification. This file can be imported into tools like Swagger UI, which allows developers to interactively explore endpoints, generate client libraries, and validate request/response payloads. By offering a single authoritative source for endpoint contracts, the OpenAPI Definition ensures consistency and accuracy across all development environments.

Key Benefits of AcuCheck OpenAPI Definition

  1. Automated Development & Testing: Developers can seamlessly integrate the AcuCheck API into their workflow for faster application development, error validation, and endpoint exploration.

  2. API Documentation: The definition file serves as a comprehensive documentation for the API, outlining each endpoint’s functionality, required parameters, and response models.

  3. Tool Integration: It supports integration with tools like Swagger UI for interactive testing and client generation, making it easy for developers to utilize AcuCheck’s features.

  4. Consistency: Ensures that the API behavior remains consistent, even as the codebase evolves, by keeping all endpoints documented and up-to-date with the OpenAPI definition.

Supported Tools and Use Cases

  1. Swagger UI: Import the definition file into Swagger UI to explore AcuCheck API endpoints, execute requests, and view responses.

  2. Client Libraries: Generate client libraries for various programming languages, enabling developers to interact with AcuCheck API from their preferred tech stack.

  3. Automated Validation: Tools can validate request payloads, response payloads, and endpoint behaviors based on the defined contract, improving the reliability of integrations.

For integration, use the following typical structure of the OpenAPI file:
openapi: 3.0.0
info:
  title: AcuCheck API
  description: This API provides functionality for financial analysis, including bank account analysis, customer financial scoring, and reporting.
  version: 1.0
servers:
  - url: https://api.acucheck.com/v1
paths:
  /api/v1/auth/login:
    post:
      summary: User Login
      operationId: userLogin
      requestBody:
        content:
          application/json:
            schema:
              type: object
              properties:
                email:
                  type: string
                password:
                  type: string
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Login successful
        '401':
          description: Unauthorized
  /api/v1/customer:
    post:
      summary: Create Customer
      operationId: createCustomer
      requestBody:
        content:
          application/json:
            schema:
              type: object
              properties:
                firstName:
                  type: string
                lastName:
                  type: string
                email:
                  type: string
                address:
                  type: string
      responses:
        '201':
          description: Customer created successfully
        '400':
          description: Bad Request

Best Practices for Using the OpenAPI Definition File

  1. Version Control: Keep the OpenAPI definition under version control alongside your codebase for easy tracking and updates.

  2. Security: Secure the OpenAPI file by restricting access, especially when dealing with sensitive endpoints like authentication or customer data.

  3. Regular Updates: As the API evolves, make sure the OpenAPI definition file is regularly updated to reflect changes in endpoints, parameters, and response structures.

  4. Comprehensive Documentation: Include detailed descriptions for each endpoint and parameter to ensure clarity for developers using the file for integration.