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How to create nested routes in Xano?

Discover how to craft nested routes in Xano with our straightforward guide. Enhance your backend skills, and refine your API setup effectively.

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Overview

Crafting nested routes in Xano offers a more logical way to structure API endpoints. This makes it simpler to manage and scale your app. When you organize routes in parent-child hierarchies, it mirrors complex data relationships and boosts your API’s abilities.

This guide breaks down the basics of nesting routes in Xano. Learn to set up both parent and child routes. Understand how to handle parameters, and use Xano's user-friendly interface for smooth integration and performance.

Immerse yourself in this process. It will refine your API development workflow while enabling organized and powerful data management.

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How to create nested routes in Xano?

Step 1: Navigate to the API Section

  • Log in to your Xano account.
  • On the left-hand sidebar, click on the API section. This will bring up the API groups you have.

Step 2: Create an API Group

  • If you don't have an API group yet, click on Create API Group at the top.
  • Name your API Group and provide a description if you like, then click Save.

Step 3: Add a New Endpoint

  • Within the API group, click on Endpoints in the sidebar.
  • Click on the + Add Endpoint button.
  • Specify the endpoint path and method (e.g., GET /products).

Step 4: Define the Main Route Logic

  • Define the main route logic in the endpoint by selecting or creating a query, function, or other logic to process the request.
  • Save the endpoint and test it to ensure it works as expected.

Step 5: Create Sub-Endpoints (Nested Routes)

  • Go back to the Endpoints section within the same API group.
  • Click the + Add Endpoint button to create a new endpoint.
  • Define the path where you want your nested route to live. For example, if the main route is /products, you can create a sub-endpoint like /products/{product_id}/reviews.
  • Set the method (e.g., GET, POST, PUT) for the endpoint.

Step 6: Utilize Wildcards for Dynamic Nested Routes

  • In the endpoint path, use wildcards (e.g., {product_id}) where dynamic values will be passed.
  • These wildcards will automatically be available as input parameters in your endpoint logic.

Step 7: Add Logic for the Nested Route

  • Like the main route, add the necessary logic to process the nested route.
  • For example, in the /products/{product_id}/reviews endpoint, you might retrieve reviews for the specific product_id.
  • Utilize input parameters like {product_id} within your queries, functions, or custom logic.

Step 8: Save and Test the Nested Route

  • Save the newly created nested route endpoint.
  • Test the nested route endpoint by making requests with actual data (e.g., /products/1/reviews) to ensure it behaves as expected.

Step 9: Implement Additional Nested Routes as Needed

  • Repeat the process of creating additional nested routes if required.
  • Continue to test each new nested route to make sure they interact properly with the main route and other nested routes.

Step 10: Document Your API

  • Once your nested routes are set up and tested, create appropriate documentation for your API.
  • Ensure you explain how each endpoint and nested route works, including the necessary parameters and expected responses.

By following these steps, nested routes in Xano can be created efficiently and organized logically to meet various API requirements.

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