Summary of Rest API Part #3.2 - Connect-Rest (Hands-On Connect with POST API)
Video Summary
In this video, the presenter continues the REST API series by focusing on how to connect Pega with a POST API using Connect-Rest. Key points covered include:
- Overview of Previous Parts: The video builds on concepts from earlier parts of the series, particularly parts 1, 2, and 3.1, which covered API basics and GET API integration.
- Using Postman: The presenter demonstrates how to set up a POST request using Postman, explaining the significance of request bodies in POST APIs compared to GET APIs, which do not require a body.
- Pega Integration Steps:
- Creating a REST Integration: The presenter shows how to create a REST integration in Pega, explaining the necessary configurations, such as endpoint URLs and request parameters.
- Handling Request and Response: Emphasis is placed on how to form a request body for the POST API and how to capture the response, including handling different data structures that may be returned.
- Temporary Pages: The importance of using temporary pages for data mapping is discussed, alongside best practices for cleaning up these temporary objects to avoid performance issues.
- Error Handling: The video covers how to implement error handling for API calls, including setting up jump conditions based on HTTP response codes. The presenter demonstrates how to display user-friendly error messages if the API call fails.
- Testing the Integration: The presenter tests the integration by creating an employee and verifying the response. This includes checking for successful creation and handling potential errors.
- Best Practices: Throughout the video, best practices for API integration in Pega are highlighted, such as avoiding unnecessary data layers and ensuring proper cleanup of temporary objects.
Main Speaker
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