Developer Guide

API Guide

A comprehensive guide to integrating with the EduConnect AI API.

Overview

Build with EduConnect AI

The EduConnect AI API provides programmatic access to our entire educational ecosystem. Build custom integrations, automate workflows, create seamless learning experiences, and extend the platform's capabilities. Our RESTful API is designed for developers, with consistent conventions, comprehensive documentation, and official SDKs for JavaScript, Python, and React. Whether you're building a learning management integration, a mobile application, or a custom analytics dashboard, the EduConnect AI API has you covered.

Getting Started

Start Integrating in Minutes

Follow these three steps to make your first API call.

Get Your API Key

Sign in to your EduConnect AI account and navigate to Developer Settings > API Keys. Click 'Create New Key' and choose the appropriate permissions for your integration. Store your key securely — you won't be able to see it again after creation.

Authentication

All API requests require authentication via Bearer token. Include your API key in the Authorization header of every request: Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY. Keys can be rotated at any time from the Developer Settings dashboard.

First API Call

Make a test request to our base URL to verify your integration. Start with a GET request to /v2/me to retrieve your account information. A successful response confirms your authentication is working and you're ready to build.

Core Concepts

Understanding the API

Key concepts you need to know before building with the EduConnect AI API.

RESTful Principles

Our API follows standard REST conventions with predictable resource-oriented URLs, standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE), and JSON request/response bodies. All endpoints return consistent response envelopes for easy parsing.

Pagination

List endpoints are paginated with cursor-based pagination for stable results. Use the cursor parameter to navigate through pages. Each response includes has_more and next_cursor fields to help you iterate through large datasets efficiently.

Filtering & Sorting

Filter results using query parameters on most list endpoints. Supported operators include eq, neq, gt, gte, lt, lte, and like. Sort results using the sort parameter with optional direction prefix (e.g., sort=-created_at for descending order).

Rate Limits

API requests are rate-limited per API key. Free tier: 1,000 requests/hour. Pro tier: 10,000 requests/hour. Enterprise tier: Custom limits. Rate limit headers (X-RateLimit-Remaining, X-RateLimit-Reset) are included in every response to help you monitor usage.

Examples

Step by Step Examples

Real-world API examples to get you started quickly.

Fetch Courses

GET/v2/courses

Retrieve a paginated list of courses with optional filters by category, difficulty, or instructor. Use the response to display courses in your application or build custom course discovery features.

curl -X GET "https://api.educonnect.ai/v2/courses?page=1&per_page=10" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Create a Course

POST/v2/courses

Create a new course programmatically. Provide title, description, category, difficulty level, and pricing. The API returns the full course object including the generated ID for further operations.

curl -X POST "https://api.educonnect.ai/v2/courses" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "title": "Introduction to AI",
    "description": "Learn the fundamentals of artificial intelligence.",
    "category": "technology",
    "difficulty": "beginner",
    "price": 49.99
  }'

Generate AI Content

POST/v2/ai/generate

Leverage EduConnect AI's content generation engine to create course materials, quizzes, summaries, and study guides. Specify the content type, topic, and desired length for tailored results.

curl -X POST "https://api.educonnect.ai/v2/ai/generate" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "type": "quiz",
    "topic": "Machine Learning Basics",
    "difficulty": "intermediate",
    "questions": 10
  }'

Manage Communities

GET/v2/communities

Create, update, and manage learning communities via the API. Add or remove members, post announcements, moderate discussions, and retrieve community analytics — all programmatically.

curl -X GET "https://api.educonnect.ai/v2/communities?include=members,posts" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Pro Tips

Developer Tips

Expert advice for building reliable, scalable integrations.

Error Handling

Always check HTTP status codes and parse the error response body. Our API returns detailed error messages with error codes. Implement exponential backoff for retries on 429 (rate limit) and 5xx (server error) responses.

Caching

Cache responses where appropriate using ETag and Last-Modified headers. Set reasonable TTLs based on data volatility — course listings can be cached longer than enrollment data. Use conditional requests to minimize bandwidth usage.

Webhooks

Subscribe to real-time events using webhooks. Configure endpoints in the dashboard to receive notifications for user enrollments, course completions, content updates, and more. Verify webhook signatures to ensure payload authenticity.

Best Practices

API Best Practices

Follow these guidelines to build production-ready integrations.

Security First

Never expose API keys in client-side code, use environment variables, implement key rotation policies, and restrict key permissions to the minimum required scope. Use HTTPS for all API communications.

Performance Optimization

Use field selection (fields parameter) to request only the data you need, batch related requests when possible, and implement connection pooling in your HTTP client. Monitor response times and optimize your integration accordingly.

Idempotency

Use idempotency keys for mutating requests to safely retry operations without duplicate side effects. Include the Idempotency-Key header with a unique value for each operation. The API will return the original result for duplicate keys within 24 hours.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Sign in to your EduConnect AI account, go to Developer Settings > API Keys, and click 'Create New Key.' Choose a descriptive name and assign the appropriate permissions. Your key will be displayed once — copy and store it securely in your environment variables.

Start Building

Ready to Integrate?

Dive into our comprehensive API reference and start building powerful integrations with the EduConnect AI platform today.

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