Chapter Summary

Congratulations on completing the "Working with APIs" chapter! Throughout this chapter, you've learned how to work with existing API specifications in Apidog and use them effectively.

What You've Accomplished

You now have the skills to:

Make requests from API specifications (GET, POST, and more)

Manage different environments and use variables for flexibility

Chain multiple API requests together to build complete workflows

Handle authentication and API signatures securely

Use scripts to automate and customize your API workflows

Key Takeaway

The central theme of this chapter is that you're working with existing API specifications. This means:

The API structure is already defined

You're focusing on how to use the API, not how to design it

You're learning practical skills for interacting with real-world APIs

What's Next?

Now that you know how to work with existing APIs, you're ready to explore more advanced topics:

Mock API Data — Learn how to create mock APIs and generate realistic test data when the actual API isn't available or ready yet.

Designing APIs — Discover how to design and document APIs from scratch, creating API specifications that others can use.

Testing APIs — Master API testing techniques, including writing comprehensive test scenarios, assertions, and automated test suites.

These next chapters will help you become a complete API practitioner—not just someone who uses APIs, but someone who can design, mock, and thoroughly test APIs as well.

You've mastered the fundamentals of working with APIs in Apidog. Ready to take the next step?

Continue with → Chapter 4: Mocking APIs

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