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PostgreSQL API: Use PostgreSQL, PostGrest, and Apache API SIX to create a user-friendly no-code API with complex query capabilities by managing entities by their IDs
You can create a no-code API using PostgreSQL, PostGrest, and Apache API SIX. PostgreSQL is a powerful database, but its query syntax can be complex for API users. PostGrest offers a solution with its ability to list entities based on column values, but it doesn't treat primary keys differently than regular columns. To solve this issue, Apache API SIX can be used to rewrite requests and forward them to PostgreSQL. This allows for managing entities by their IDs, making the API more user-friendly. To do this, you need to capture the ID of the path parameter, replace the regular router with a parameter router, rewrite the URL using the proxy rewrite plugin, and copy the captured variable to a place accessible to other plugins. This setup enables the API to handle complex queries while hiding the underlying complexity from the users.
PostgreSQL REST APIs with proxy rewrite plugin: The proxy rewrite plugin in API-SIX can simplify the process of exposing PostgreSQL databases as RESTful APIs by rewriting URLs with path variables, saving time and resources.
The proxy rewrite plugin in API-SIX can be a valuable tool for exposing REST-friendly URLs for PostgreSQL databases. This plugin, as pointed out by my colleague Zeping, can be used to rewrite URLs with path variables, and this technique can be applied to multiple variables. It's important to note that the plugin is a hidden gem and can be useful for handling small Lua snippets before moving on to a full-fledged plugin. Additionally, Postgresd, Postgrest tables and views, and the API-SIX serverless plugin can all benefit from this approach. The plugin's functionality can save time and resources by simplifying the process of exposing database functionality as RESTful APIs. This method can be particularly useful for developers who are looking for a quick solution before investing in more complex plugin development. Overall, the proxy rewrite plugin is a powerful tool that can streamline the process of exposing database functionality as REST APIs. For more information and resources, visit hacronoon.com to read, write, learn, and publish.