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Project Overview

The REST Client is a comprehensive web application designed to streamline API interactions. This tool empowers developers to construct, test, and manage RESTful API requests efficiently, enhancing productivity.

Key Features

API Support

Seamlessly interact with RESTful APIs.

Request Construction

Method Selection: Choose from standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.).
Endpoint Input: Specify the target API endpoint with real-time validation.
Headers Configuration: Add, modify, or remove request headers.
Body Editor: Craft request payloads with support for JSON and plain text formats, featuring syntax highlighting and formatting tools.

Variables Editor

Define and manage variables for dynamic request construction.

Response Visualization

Status Display: View HTTP response codes and statuses clearly.
Formatted Output: Examine response bodies in a structured, readable format with syntax highlighting.

Request History

Persistent Storage: Automatically save executed requests locally for future reference.
Request Management: Browse, search, and re-execute past requests.

Technical Specifications

Frameworks and Libraries: React 19, Next.js, TypeScript, Supabase, Tailwind CSS, Shadcn UI.
Authentication and Authorization: Supabase Integration, Protected Routes.
Routing Strategy: Encodes request details into the URL.
Error Handling: User-Friendly Notifications, HTTP Error Response Display.
Internationalization (i18n): Multi-language support via header toggle.
Responsive Design: Ensures usability across devices.
Development Practices: Testing, ESLint, Prettier, Husky hooks.
Deployment: Hosted on Vercel.

Conclusion

This project delivers a robust and user-friendly environment for RESTful API development and testing. Its comprehensive feature set, combined with best practices in development and design, makes it a valuable tool for developers.