Practice Using the REST API Discovery Tool
Become familiar with the REST API Discovery Tool (Swagger) before you begin coding so that you can build a program that interacts effectively with CSM. Practice calling operations and interpreting the responses so that you are prepared to write and troubleshoot your program.
No experience with APIs is necessary to perform the practice exercises, though some programming experience will make it easier for you to grasp the concepts. A strong background in CSM is highly recommended. Work closely with your system administrator if your CSM experience is limited.
Getting the Most From the Practice Exercises
To maximize your understanding, we recommend that you progress through the exercises in order of difficulty, beginning with the simplest:
Practicing on Your Own
In addition to the provided practice exercises, you may practice calling any of the API operations on your own by inputting the required parameters and generating JSON responses. To help interpret response data, consider using an online JSON viewer.