API with Java, SpringBoot, Maven On POSTMAN: http://localhost:8080/animals IntelliJ IDEA, MySQL Database (XAMPP), POSTMAN

Get list of all animals Request GET /animals http://localhost:8080/animals Response: [ { "animalId": 2, "name": "Blue Jay", "scientificName": "Cyanocitta cristata", "species": "Bird", "habitat": "Forest", "description": "A beautiful blue bird." }, { "animalId": 4, "name": "Tiger", "scientificName": "Panthera tigris", "species": "mammal", "habitat": "forests", "description": "A large wild cat known for its stripes and strength, native to Asia." }, { "animalId": 5, "name": "Monkey", "scientificName": "Macaca mulatta", "species": "mammal", "habitat": "tropical forests", "description": "An intelligent primate known for its dexterity, curiosity, and social behavior." }, { "animalId": 6, "name": "Dog", "scientificName": "Canis lupus familiaris", "species": "mammal", "habitat": "domestic", "description": "A loyal domestic animal, often referred to as man's best friend." }, { "animalId": 7, "name": "Cat", "scientificName": "Felis catus", "species": "mammal", "habitat": "domestic", "description": "A small domesticated carnivorous mammal known for its independence and agility." }, { "animalId": 8, "name": "Dolphin", "scientificName": "Delphinus delphis", "species": "mammal", "habitat": "oceans", "description": "A highly intelligent aquatic mammal known for its playful behavior and friendly interaction with humans." }, { "animalId": 9, "name": "Lion", "scientificName": "Panthera leo", "species": "mammal", "habitat": "savannas", "description": "The lion is a large wild cat native to Africa." } ]

Get a specific animal by ID Request GET /animals/{animalId}

http://localhost:8080/animals/2 Response: { "animalId": 2, "name": "Blue Jay", "scientificName": "Cyanocitta cristata", "species": "Bird", "habitat": "Forest", "description": "A beautiful blue bird." }

Create a new animal Request POST /animals

http://localhost:8080/animals Request Body: { "name": "Penguin", "scientificName": "Aptenodytes forsteri", "species": "Bird", "habitat": "Antarctic", "description": "A flightless bird known for its distinctive black and white coloring and waddling walk." }

Response: { "animalId": 10, "name": "Penguin", "scientificName": "Aptenodytes forsteri", "species": "Bird", "habitat": "Antarctic", "description": "A flightless bird known for its distinctive black and white coloring and waddling walk." }

Update an existing animal Request PUT /animals/{animalId}

http://localhost:8080/animals/2 Request Body: { "name": "Updated Blue Jay", "scientificName": "Cyanocitta cristata", "species": "Bird", "habitat": "Forest", "description": "A small bird with an updated name." } Response: { "animalId": 2, "name": "Updated Blue Jay", "scientificName": "Cyanocitta cristata", "species": "Bird", "habitat": "Forest", "description": "A small bird with an updated name." }

Delete an existing animal Request DELETE /animals/{animalId}

http://localhost:8080/animals/2 Response: [ { "animalId": 4, "name": "Tiger", "scientificName": "Panthera tigris", "species": "mammal", "habitat": "forests", "description": "A large wild cat known for its stripes and strength, native to Asia." }, { "animalId": 5, "name": "Monkey", "scientificName": "Macaca mulatta", "species": "mammal", "habitat": "tropical forests", "description": "An intelligent primate known for its dexterity, curiosity, and social behavior." }, { "animalId": 6, "name": "Dog", "scientificName": "Canis lupus familiaris", "species": "mammal", "habitat": "domestic", "description": "A loyal domestic animal, often referred to as man's best friend." } ]

Get animals by species Request GET /animals/species/{species} http://localhost:8080/animals/species/mammal Response: [ { "animalId": 4, "name": "Tiger", "scientificName": "Panthera tigris", "species": "mammal", "habitat": "forests", "description": "A large wild cat known for its stripes and strength, native to Asia." }, { "animalId": 5, "name": "Monkey", "scientificName": "Macaca mulatta", "species": "mammal", "habitat": "tropical forests", "description": "An intelligent primate known for its dexterity, curiosity, and social behavior." }, { "animalId": 6, "name": "Dog", "scientificName": "Canis lupus familiaris", "species": "mammal", "habitat": "domestic", "description": "A loyal domestic animal, often referred to as man's best friend." } ]

Search animals by name Request GET /animals/search?name={name} http://localhost:8080/animals/search?name=blue Response: [ { "animalId": 2, "name": "Blue Jay", "scientificName": "Cyanocitta cristata", "species": "Bird", "habitat": "Forest", "description": "A beautiful blue bird." } ]