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Re: How to step by step use Web Api.

 

Hi Stian,

Thank you for, but I'm a newbie and look for a basis cours or tutorial that
will help me to begin to use Web api.
Your suggestion is welcome.

Thanks.

On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 8:33 AM, Stian Sandvold <stian@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Vunda,
>
> As far as I know, there isn't any other resources for getting started
> working on the DHIS2 api.
>
> I assume you know the basics on how to consume an api, and just want to
> get into using the DHIS2 api. If thats the case I would suggest:
> * Setting up your own local DHIS2 instance (so you dont need to fear other
> people changing data while you work)
> * Use a tool like Postman or Curl to easily play around with the api
> (There is a lot of curl examples in the documentation)
> * Read the documentation regarding common DHIS2 api features like
> pagination, field projection and filtering.
> * Depending on your understanding of the DHIS2 data model, try to read
> documentation and play around with the DHIS2 UI to get a better grip on how
> the data model works.
>
> Hope this helps. Also if you are able to pinpoint exactly what you are
> having challenges with, let us know so we can improve on this in the future.
>
> On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 5:15 PM, vunda limbe <vundalon@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Hi Every body,
>>
>> I'm looking for a video or a way to begin to use web api for updating
>> data, Accessing data, doing CRUD on DHIS2 metadata. When I read Developer
>> manuel, I don't know where and how to begin using web api as explained in
>> the manual.
>> Can someone help me by providing me explanation and a case that will help
>> me begin with web api?
>>
>> Your help is welcome.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
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> Stian Sandvold
> Software developer, DHIS2
> University of Oslo
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