Overview
The Data Batch Updater API provides programmatic access to the ImmPort Data Batch Updater Service. This service includes requests for update, validation, and status information. This API works as access for posting update/validation registration requests and acquiring information on the the status of a Batch Updater. The API returns a JSON output by default, except for the documentation request that returns a zip-file. The HTTP method supported by this API is POST (-X POST) in most cases for this version of this API (exceptions will be noted below).
Tools for communicating with the ImmPort Data Batch Updater API
Many third-party tools can be used for communicating with the API and for visualizing API endpoints.
Examples of tools for communicating with the API:
| Tool | Type |
|---|---|
| Curl | Command line tool |
| HTTPie | Command line tool |
| Postman REST Client | App for Google Chrome and OS X |
| DHC REST Client | Google Chrome extension |
| Google Chrome | Google Chrome web browser |
This document will use the curl tool for examples.