Learn the fundamentals of using Arcadia Signal REST APIs, including authentication, requests, responses, and essential tools for integration.
The Arcadia Signal family of REST APIs provides simple RESTful interfaces with lightweight JSON-formatted responses. These APIs allow you to access Arcadia's public datasets, use our calculators, and leverage all other functionality provided by our Signal product.
This section of the documentation covers the basics of using our REST APIs.
Learn how to authenticate yourself, with examples using various technologies
Learn how to send requests, including our domain and path conventions, HTTP methods, and common parameters for pagination, filtering, and sorting
Understand our standard response wrapper, HTTP status codes, and error message formatting
Navigate the complexities of dates and times in our APIs
Discover recommended tools for developing applications with our APIs, including our Java Client Library and other language bindings
Understand how we version our APIs and how to request extended fields
Test your integration with our simple testing APIs