Environment
When integrating with the Edge API, understanding the different environments available is crucial for smooth development and deployment. Edge provides two distinct environments—Sandbox and Production—each tailored for specific stages of your integration process. This guide will walk you through the purpose of each environment, how to use them effectively, and best practices for transitioning from testing to live operations.
Sandbox Environment
What is the Sandbox Environment?
What is the Sandbox Environment?
Why Use the Sandbox Environment?
Why Use the Sandbox Environment?
- Safe Testing: The Sandbox allows you to test your integration without the risk of impacting real users or data. You can freely experiment with API calls, validate your workflows, and troubleshoot issues in a controlled setting.
- Development Flexibility: Use the Sandbox to build and refine your application, ensuring all API interactions function as expected before going live.
How to Access the Sandbox Environment
How to Access the Sandbox Environment
Best Practices for Using the Sandbox
Best Practices for Using the Sandbox
- Test Thoroughly: Before moving to Production, ensure you’ve tested all possible scenarios in the Sandbox, including edge cases and error handling.
- Simulate Real-world Conditions: Mimic the conditions your application will face in Production as closely as possible to uncover potential issues early.
Production Environment
What is the Production Environment?
What is the Production Environment?
Why Use the Production Environment?
Why Use the Production Environment?
- Live Operations: This environment is for real transactions, data processing, and user interactions. Everything that happens here is part of your live service, affecting actual business operations.
How to Access the Production Environment
How to Access the Production Environment
Best Practices for Using the Production Environment
Best Practices for Using the Production Environment
- Ensure Readiness: Double-check that all tests have been completed in the Sandbox, and that your integration is fully prepared for live use.
- Monitor Performance: Keep a close eye on your application’s performance in Production, particularly in the initial phase, to quickly identify and address any issues.
Transitioning from Sandbox to Production
Final Testing in Sandbox
Update Configuration
Perform a Controlled Launch
Ongoing Monitoring