Course Objective
This course is designed to equip developers with the skills and knowledge to effectively use the Legale.io API for document management and electronic signatures. By the end of this 2-hour session, participants will be able to integrate and automate workflows using Postman to interact with the Legale.io API.
Total Duration
• 2 hours
Methodology
• 100% online, with a focus on hands-on exercises using Postman.
• The course will include brief theoretical explanations followed by practical demonstrations and interactive exercises.
Course Outline
Introduction to Legale.io API and Postman
Duration: 20 minutes
Content:
1. Overview of Legale.io API
• Introduction to Legale.io and its API capabilities.
• Key features and functionalities of the API.
• Use cases and scenarios where the API can be applied.
• Navigating the Legale.io API documentation.
2. Introduction to Postman
• Overview of Postman as an API testing tool.
• Setting up Postman for API requests.
• Basic features of Postman: collections, environments, and variables.
Practical Activity:
• Setup Postman with the Legale.io API base URL and environment variables.
Module 1: Authentication and Authorization
Duration: 20 minutes
Content:
1. Understanding API Authentication
• Explanation of API keys and tokens.
• How to securely store and use API credentials.
2. Using Postman to Authenticate with Legale.io API
• Making an authentication request.
• Handling API responses and storing tokens in Postman.
Practical Activity:
• Perform authentication using Postman and retrieve an access token for future requests.
Module 2: Basic API Operations with Postman
Duration: 30 minutes
Content:
1. Sending Requests to the Legale.io API
• Creating a new document in Legale.io.
• Fetching documents using GET requests.
• Updating document metadata with PUT requests.
2. Handling API Responses
• Understanding HTTP response codes.
• Parsing JSON responses in Postman.
• Error handling and troubleshooting common issues.
Practical Activity:
• Execute basic CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on documents using Postman.
Module 3: Advanced API Interactions
Duration: 30 minutes
Content:
1. Working with Workflows
• Creating and managing document workflows via API.
• Automating document approval processes using Postman.
2. Integrating with Other Systems
• How to use the Legale.io API in conjunction with third-party systems.
• Example integration scenarios.
Practical Activity:
• Set up a document workflow and automate the approval process using Postman.
Module 4: Automating API Testing with Postman
Duration: 20 minutes
Content:
1. Introduction to Postman Automation Features
• Using Postman collections for test automation.
• Writing test scripts in Postman.
• Running automated tests and analyzing results.
2. Continuous Integration (CI) with Postman
• Integrating Postman tests with CI/CD pipelines.
• Example setup for automated API testing.
Practical Activity:
• Create and execute an automated test collection in Postman for the Legale.io API.
Evaluation and Q&A
Duration: 10 minutes
Content:
• Recap of the key concepts covered.
• Q&A session to address any outstanding questions.
• Final practical exercise: Use Postman to create a complete document lifecycle (create, update, workflow, and delete) within Legale.io.
This 2-hour course provides a comprehensive introduction to using the Legale.io API with Postman, focusing on practical, hands-on experience. Let me know if you need any adjustments or additional content.
