Developing applications using the REST API

You can use the TADDM REST API to develop applications that access selected TADDM resources using HTTP and REST principles.

REST API overview
The REST API exposes a subset of the Java API functions to clients and Web browsers using HTTP. Using the REST resources, you can develop applications for any operating system and language that supports HTTP calls.
Making REST calls with a Web browser
You can make many REST API calls by entering the appropriate URLs in a Web browser.
Making REST calls in a Java application
You can use standard Java methods to access the TADDM REST API.
Parsing REST query results
To parse REST query results in a Java application, you can use standard XPath or JXPath methods.
Debugging REST applications
If your application is encountering errors while accessing the REST API, there are several techniques you can use to determine the nature of the problem.
Querying model objects using the REST API
You can use the REST API to query model objects using either of two methods.
Adding model objects using the REST API
You can use the REST API to add a new model object using either of two methods.
Updating model objects using the REST API
You can use the REST API to update an existing model object using either of two methods.
Deleting model objects using the REST API
You can use the REST API to delete a model object using either of two methods.
Maintaining grouping patterns using REST API
Grouping patterns can be maintained without the need to use UI but by using REST API.
Managing discoveries using the REST API
You can use the REST API to start discovery and to manage discoveries, discovery profiles, and discovery scopes.
REST resource reference
The REST API exposes resources you can use to query, create, update, and delete model objects, and to manage discoveries.

Parent topic: TADDM API overview