Marchcroft API 🚀

Welcome to the Marchcroft API repository! This project is a backend API built using AWS Lambda functions with Python. It provides a serverless architecture that is scalable, efficient, and easy to manage.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Technologies Used
• Getting Started
• API Endpoints
• Deployment
• Contributing
• License
• Contact
• Releases

Introduction

The Marchcroft API serves as a robust backend solution for various applications. By leveraging AWS Lambda, it offers a highly available and cost-effective way to run your backend services without the need for managing servers. This project aims to simplify the integration of backend services for developers.

Features

• Serverless Architecture: Built on AWS Lambda, allowing automatic scaling and reduced operational costs.
• RESTful API: Follows REST principles for easy interaction and integration.
• Python-Based: Utilizes Python for ease of development and maintenance.
• Secure: Implements best practices for security and data protection.
• Easy to Deploy: Streamlined deployment process using AWS services.

Technologies Used

• AWS Lambda: Serverless compute service that runs code in response to events.
• AWS API Gateway: Manages API requests and routes them to the appropriate Lambda functions.
• Python: Programming language used for developing the Lambda functions.
• DynamoDB: NoSQL database service for storing application data.
• AWS IAM: Manages permissions and access controls for AWS resources.

Getting Started

To get started with the Marchcroft API, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/vbmclientprojects/marchcroft_api.git
   cd marchcroft_api

2. Set Up AWS Account: Ensure you have an AWS account. If not, sign up at AWS.

3. Configure AWS CLI: Install and configure the AWS CLI with your credentials.

   aws configure

4. Install Dependencies: Use pip to install the required Python packages.

   pip install -r requirements.txt

5. Deploy the API: Use the provided deployment scripts to deploy the API to AWS.

   ./deploy.sh

API Endpoints

The Marchcroft API provides several endpoints for interacting with your application. Below are some key endpoints:

• GET /items: Retrieve a list of items.
• POST /items: Create a new item.
• GET /items/{id}: Retrieve a specific item by ID.
• PUT /items/{id}: Update an existing item by ID.
• DELETE /items/{id}: Delete an item by ID.

For detailed documentation on each endpoint, please refer to the API Documentation.

Deployment

Deployment is straightforward with the provided scripts. The deploy.sh script handles the creation and configuration of necessary AWS resources. Ensure you have the required permissions in your AWS account to execute the deployment.

Steps to Deploy

1. Modify the config.json file with your AWS settings.
2. Run the deployment script:

   ./deploy.sh

For more information on deployment options, please check the docs/deployment.md.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to the Marchcroft API! If you would like to contribute, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Make your changes and commit them.
4. Push your branch to your forked repository.
5. Create a pull request.

Please ensure that your code adheres to the existing style and includes appropriate tests.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Contact

For any questions or support, feel free to reach out:

• Email: [email protected]
• GitHub: vbmclientprojects

Releases

You can find the latest releases of the Marchcroft API here. Make sure to download the necessary files and execute them to set up the API in your environment.

Thank you for checking out the Marchcroft API! We hope you find it useful for your projects.