API Spec Quickstart

Introduction

This README provides guidance on deploying and using the API Spec Quickstart, a tool designed to accelerate fullstack application development by enabling front-end developers to easily build and interact with APIs. Inspired by the concept of front-end enablement, this tool offers a user-friendly approach to creating and using API specifications, focusing on improving the UI/UX development process.

To read more about how to use this repository, check out the blog post.

Prerequisites

• AWS account
• SAM CLI installed

Deployment

1. Clone the Repository: Clone the api-spec-quickstart repository from GitHub to your local machine.

   git clone https://github.com/allenheltondev/api-spec-quickstart.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory: Change your directory to the cloned repository.

   cd api-spec-quickstart

3. Build the Project Using SAM CLI: Use the SAM CLI to build your project.

   sam build

4. Deploy the Project: Deploy your application to AWS using the SAM CLI.

   sam deploy --guided

   Follow the prompts to configure your deployment settings.

Usage

Start with a JSON Object

Define a JSON object representing your data model. For instance, a blog post entity might look like this:

{
  "slug": "your-article-slug",
  "title": "Your Article Title",
  "date": "YYYY-MM-DD",
  "categories": ["category1"],
  "tags": ["tag1", "tag2"],
  "socialPosts": [
    {
      "type": "Social Media Platform",
      "message": "Your social media message",
      "scheduledDate": "YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SS"
    }
  ]
}

Generating an API Spec

1. Create or Copy Your JSON Object: Prepare the JSON object representing the data you want to transform into an API.

2. Deploy the Spec Generation Stack: Deploy the generator using the SAM CLI, as described above.

3. Run the Generator: Use the deployed API to generate your API spec.

4. View and Use the Generated Spec: Access the generated API spec and use it as a foundation for your application development.

Example Request Body

{
  "resourceName": "content",
  "example": {
    "title": "hello",
    "services": ["Cache"],
    "socialPosts": [{"id": "asdf", "type": "twitter", "message": "test"}],
    "copies": [{"id": "fff", "type": "Draft"}]
  }
}

Integration with Postman

1. Fork the Public Postman Collection: Access and fork the public Postman collection from Allen Helton's Public Workspace.

2. Run the Collection: Execute the collection to create a mock server based on your API spec, enabling immediate frontend development.

Additional Notes

• This tool is a proof of concept designed to demonstrate the feasibility of AI-assisted API development.
• The project is open for further enhancements and contributions.

Support

For support and contributions, please refer to the GitHub repository or contact the maintainer.

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Happy coding and enjoy the accelerated development process! 🚀👨‍💻👩‍💻