Arqqin Backend API Documentation

JavaScript/Node.js SDK

A complete JavaScript SDK for managing parking whitelists:

class ArqqinParkingAPI {
  constructor(apiKey, baseURL = 'https://apistg.arqq.in/api') {
    this.apiKey = apiKey;
    this.baseURL = baseURL;
    this.client = axios.create({
      baseURL,
      headers: {
        'X-API-Key': apiKey,
        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
      }
    });
  }

  // Register a new company (requires API key)
  static async registerCompany(companyData, apiKey, baseURL = 'https://apistg.arqq.in/api') {
    try {
      const client = axios.create({
        baseURL,
        headers: {
          'X-API-Key': apiKey,
          'Content-Type': 'application/json'
        }
      });
      const response = await client.post('/register/company', companyData);
      return response.data;
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error registering company:', error.response?.data || error.message);
      throw error;
    }
  }

  // List all companies
  async getCompanies() {
    try {
      const response = await this.client.get('/companies');
      return response.data;
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error fetching companies:', error.response?.data || error.message);
      throw error;
    }
  }

  // List all accessible locations
  async getLocations() {
    try {
      const response = await this.client.get('/locations');
      return response.data;
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error fetching locations:', error.response?.data || error.message);
      throw error;
    }
  }

  // Add a new location
  async addLocation(locationData) {
    try {
      const response = await this.client.post('/locations', locationData);
      return response.data;
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error adding location:', error.response?.data || error.message);
      throw error;
    }
  }

  // Update an existing location
  async updateLocation(locationId, locationData) {
    try {
      const response = await this.client.put(`/locations/${locationId}`, locationData);
      return response.data;
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error updating location:', error.response?.data || error.message);
      throw error;
    }
  }

  // Get bulk location status for all company locations
  async getBulkLocationStatus() {
    try {
      const response = await this.client.get('/locations/status');
      return response.data;
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error fetching bulk location status:', error.response?.data || error.message);
      throw error;
    }
  }

  // Get location details
  async getLocation(locationId) {
    try {
      const response = await this.client.get(`/locations/${locationId}`);
      return response.data;
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error fetching location:', error.response?.data || error.message);
      throw error;
    }
  }

  // Get location status
  async getLocationStatus(locationId) {
    try {
      const response = await this.client.get(`/locations/${locationId}/status`);
      return response.data;
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error fetching location status:', error.response?.data || error.message);
      throw error;
    }
  }

  // List whitelist vehicles with optional filters
  async listWhitelist(locationId, filters = {}) {
    try {
      const params = new URLSearchParams();
      if (filters.referenceId) params.append('referenceId', filters.referenceId);
      if (filters.plateType) params.append('plateType', filters.plateType);
      if (filters.plateCode) params.append('plateCode', filters.plateCode);
      if (filters.plateNumber) params.append('plateNumber', filters.plateNumber);
      if (filters.limit) params.append('limit', String(filters.limit));

      const response = await this.client.get(`/locations/${locationId}/whitelist?${params}`);
      return response.data;
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error listing whitelist:', error.response?.data || error.message);
      throw error;
    }
  }

  // Add a vehicle to the whitelist
  async addWhitelistVehicle(locationId, whitelistEntry) {
    try {
      const response = await this.client.post(`/locations/${locationId}/whitelist`, whitelistEntry);
      return response.data;
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error adding whitelist vehicle:', error.response?.data || error.message);
      throw error;
    }
  }

  // Update a whitelist vehicle
  async updateWhitelistVehicle(locationId, whitelistId, updates) {
    try {
      const response = await this.client.put(`/locations/${locationId}/whitelist/${whitelistId}`, updates);
      return response.data;
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error updating whitelist vehicle:', error.response?.data || error.message);
      throw error;
    }
  }

  // Delete a whitelist vehicle
  async deleteWhitelistVehicle(locationId, whitelistId) {
    try {
      const response = await this.client.delete(`/locations/${locationId}/whitelist/${whitelistId}`);
      return response.data;
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error deleting whitelist vehicle:', error.response?.data || error.message);
      throw error;
    }
  }

  // Health check
  async healthCheck() {
    try {
      const response = await this.client.get('/health');
      return response.data;
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Error checking health:', error.response?.data || error.message);
      throw error;
    }
  }
}

// Usage examples

// 1. Register a new company (requires API key)
ArqqinParkingAPI.registerCompany({
  name: "Downtown Property Management",
  slug: "downtown-pm",
  externalCompanyId: "EXT_12345",
  description: "Premium property management services",
  address: "123 Business Street, Dubai",
  phone: "+1234567890",
  email: "[email protected]",
  website: "https://downtownpm.com",
  logo: "https://storage.example.com/logo.png",
  settings: {}
}, 'YOUR_API_KEY')
  .then(result => console.log('Company registered:', result))
  .catch(error => console.error('Registration error:', error));

// 2. Use authenticated API instance
const api = new ArqqinParkingAPI('your-api-key');

// 3. List companies
api.getCompanies()
  .then(result => {
    console.log('Companies:', result.data);
    result.data.forEach(company => {
      console.log(`- ${company.name} (${company.slug})`);
    });
  })
  .catch(error => console.error('Error:', error));

// Add a new location
api.addLocation({
  name: "Sunset Towers",
  slug: "sunset-towers",
  address: "456 Sunset Boulevard, Dubai Marina",
  city: "Dubai",
  country: "UAE",
  coordinates: { lat: 25.0772, lng: 55.1409 }
})
  .then(result => console.log('Location added:', result))
  .catch(error => console.error('Error:', error));

// Update an existing location
api.updateLocation('location_123', {
  name: "Sunset Towers Updated",
  address: "456 Sunset Boulevard (Renovated), Dubai Marina",
  city: "Dubai",
  country: "UAE",
  coordinates: { lat: 25.0773, lng: 55.1410 }
})
  .then(result => console.log('Location updated:', result))
  .catch(error => console.error('Error:', error));

// Get bulk status for all locations
api.getBulkLocationStatus()
  .then(result => console.log('Bulk status:', result))
  .catch(error => console.error('Error:', error));

// List whitelist vehicles for a reference
api.listWhitelist('location_123', { referenceId: 'REF_001' })
  .then(result => console.log('Whitelist:', result))
  .catch(error => console.error('Error:', error));

Python SDK

A comprehensive Python SDK for parking management:

import requests
from typing import Optional, Dict, Any, List

class ArqqinParkingAPI:
    def __init__(self, api_key: str, base_url: str = 'https://apistg.arqq.in/api'):
        self.api_key = api_key
        self.base_url = base_url
        self.headers = {
            'X-API-Key': api_key,
            'Content-Type': 'application/json'
        }

    def _make_request(self, method: str, endpoint: str, data: Optional[Dict] = None, params: Optional[Dict] = None) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        url = f"{self.base_url}{endpoint}"
        
        try:
            if method.upper() == 'GET':
                response = requests.get(url, headers=self.headers, params=params)
            elif method.upper() == 'POST':
                response = requests.post(url, headers=self.headers, json=data)
            elif method.upper() == 'PUT':
                response = requests.put(url, headers=self.headers, json=data)
            elif method.upper() == 'DELETE':
                response = requests.delete(url, headers=self.headers)
            else:
                raise ValueError(f"Unsupported HTTP method: {method}")

            response.raise_for_status()
            return response.json()
        except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
            print(f"API request failed: {e}")
            if hasattr(e, 'response') and e.response is not None:
                print(f"Response: {e.response.text}")
            raise

    @staticmethod
    def register_company(company_data: Dict[str, Any], base_url: str = 'https://apistg.arqq.in/api') -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Register a new company (no authentication required)"""
        headers = {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}

        try:
            response = requests.post(f"{base_url}/register/company", headers=headers, json=company_data)
            response.raise_for_status()
            return response.json()
        except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
            print(f"Company registration failed: {e}")
            if hasattr(e, 'response') and e.response is not None:
                print(f"Response: {e.response.text}")
            raise

    def get_locations(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Get all accessible locations"""
        return self._make_request('GET', '/locations')

    def add_location(self, location_data: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Add a new location"""
        return self._make_request('POST', '/locations', data=location_data)

    def update_location(self, location_id: str, location_data: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Update an existing location"""
        return self._make_request('PUT', f'/locations/{location_id}', data=location_data)

    def get_bulk_location_status(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Get bulk location status for all company locations"""
        return self._make_request('GET', '/locations/status')

    def get_location(self, location_id: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Get location details"""
        return self._make_request('GET', f'/locations/{location_id}')

    def get_location_status(self, location_id: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Get location status and statistics"""
        return self._make_request('GET', f'/locations/{location_id}/status')

    def list_whitelist(self, location_id: str, 
                        reference_id: Optional[str] = None,
                        plate_type: Optional[str] = None,
                        plate_code: Optional[str] = None,
                        plate_number: Optional[str] = None,
                        limit: Optional[int] = None) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """List whitelist vehicles for a location with optional filters"""
        params = {}
        if reference_id:
            params['referenceId'] = reference_id
        if plate_type:
            params['plateType'] = plate_type
        if plate_code:
            params['plateCode'] = plate_code
        if plate_number:
            params['plateNumber'] = plate_number
        if limit:
            params['limit'] = limit

        return self._make_request('GET', f'/locations/{location_id}/whitelist', params=params)

    def add_whitelist_vehicle(self, location_id: str, entry: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Add a vehicle to the whitelist"""
        return self._make_request('POST', f'/locations/{location_id}/whitelist', data=entry)

    def update_whitelist_vehicle(self, location_id: str, whitelist_id: str, updates: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Update a vehicle in the whitelist"""
        return self._make_request('PUT', f'/locations/{location_id}/whitelist/{whitelist_id}', data=updates)

    def delete_whitelist_vehicle(self, location_id: str, whitelist_id: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Delete a vehicle from the whitelist"""
        return self._make_request('DELETE', f'/locations/{location_id}/whitelist/{whitelist_id}')

    def health_check(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Check API health status"""
        return self._make_request('GET', '/health')

    @staticmethod
    def register_company(company_data: Dict[str, Any], api_key: str, base_url: str = 'https://apistg.arqq.in/api') -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Register a new company (requires API key)"""
        headers = {
            'X-API-Key': api_key,
            'Content-Type': 'application/json'
        }

        try:
            response = requests.post(f"{base_url}/register/company", headers=headers, json=company_data)
            response.raise_for_status()
            return response.json()
        except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
            print(f"Registration failed: {e}")
            if hasattr(e, 'response') and e.response is not None:
                print(f"Response: {e.response.text}")
            raise

    def get_companies(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
        """Get list of companies"""
        return self._make_request('GET', '/companies')

# Usage example
api = ArqqinParkingAPI('your-api-key')

try:
    # Test connection
    health = api.health_check()
    print("API Health:", health)

    # Get companies
    companies = api.get_companies()
    print("Companies:", companies['data'])

    # Get locations
    locations = api.get_locations()
    print("Available locations:", locations['data'])
    # List whitelist for a reference
    result = api.list_whitelist('location_123', reference_id='REF_001')
    print("Whitelist:", result)
except Exception as e:
    print(f"Error: {e}")

cURL Examples

Complete cURL examples for all API endpoints:

curl -X GET "https://apistg.arqq.in/api/health" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

Real-World Integration Examples

Property Management System Integration

Resident Portal Integration

Integrate with a resident portal to manage parking:

class ResidentParkingManager {
  constructor(api) {
    this.api = api;
    this.locationId = 'your-location-id';
  }
  
  async addResidentVehicle(residentId, plateData) {
    const vehicleData = {
      referenceId: `RESIDENT_${residentId}`,
      ...plateData,
      note: `Vehicle for resident ${residentId}`
    };
    
    try {
      const result = await this.api.addWhitelistVehicle(this.locationId, vehicleData);
      return { success: true, data: result.data };
    } catch (error) {
      if (error.response?.status === 409) {
        return { success: false, error: 'Vehicle already exists' };
      }
      throw error;
    }
  }
  
  async getResidentVehicles(residentId) {
    return await this.api.listWhitelist(
      this.locationId, 
      { referenceId: `RESIDENT_${residentId}` }
    );
  }
  
  async removeResidentVehicle(whitelistId) {
    return await this.api.deleteWhitelistVehicle(this.locationId, whitelistId);
  }
}

Bulk Import from CSV

Import vehicles from a CSV file:

import csv
import asyncio
from typing import List, Dict

class BulkVehicleImporter:
    def __init__(self, api: ArqqinParkingAPI):
        self.api = api
    
    async def import_from_csv(self, csv_file_path: str, location_id: str):
        vehicles = []
        
        with open(csv_file_path, 'r') as file:
            reader = csv.DictReader(file)
            for row in reader:
                vehicle_data = {
                    'referenceId': row['reference_id'],
                    'plateType': row['plate_type'],
                    'plateCode': row['plate_code'],
                    'plateNumber': row['plate_number'],
                    'vehicleType': row.get('vehicle_type'),
                    'note': row.get('note')
                }
                vehicles.append(vehicle_data)
        
        # Process in batches to avoid rate limits
        batch_size = 10
        results = []
        
        for i in range(0, len(vehicles), batch_size):
            batch = vehicles[i:i + batch_size]
            
            tasks = []
            for vehicle in batch:
                task = self.api.add_whitelist_vehicle(location_id, vehicle)
                tasks.append(task)
            
            batch_results = await asyncio.gather(*tasks, return_exceptions=True)
            results.extend(batch_results)
            
            # Wait between batches
            if i + batch_size < len(vehicles):
                await asyncio.sleep(1)
        
        return results

Webhook Integration

Webhook Handler for Parking Events

Handle parking events with webhooks:

const express = require('express');
const app = express();

app.use(express.json());

// Webhook endpoint for parking events
app.post('/webhook/parking-events', (req, res) => {
  const { event, data } = req.body;
  
  switch (event) {
    case 'vehicle_entered':
      handleVehicleEntry(data);
      break;
    case 'vehicle_exited':
      handleVehicleExit(data);
      break;
    case 'unauthorized_vehicle':
      handleUnauthorizedVehicle(data);
      break;
    default:
      console.log('Unknown event type:', event);
  }
  
  res.status(200).json({ received: true });
});

function handleVehicleEntry(data) {
  console.log(`Vehicle ${data.plateType} ${data.plateCode} ${data.plateNumber} entered at ${data.timestamp}`);
  // Update your system with entry information
}

function handleVehicleExit(data) {
  console.log(`Vehicle ${data.plateType} ${data.plateCode} ${data.plateNumber} exited at ${data.timestamp}`);
  // Update your system with exit information
}

function handleUnauthorizedVehicle(data) {
  console.log(`Unauthorized vehicle attempt: ${data.plateType} ${data.plateCode} ${data.plateNumber}`);
  // Handle unauthorized access attempt
}

Error Handling Patterns

Comprehensive Error Handling

Implement robust error handling:

class APIErrorHandler {
  static handleError(error) {
    if (error.response) {
      const { status, data } = error.response;
      
      switch (status) {
        case 400:
          return { type: 'validation', message: data.error?.message || 'Invalid request' };
        case 401:
          return { type: 'auth', message: 'Invalid API key' };
        case 403:
          return { type: 'permission', message: 'Access denied' };
        case 404:
          return { type: 'not_found', message: 'Resource not found' };
        case 409:
          return { type: 'conflict', message: 'Vehicle already exists' };
        case 429:
          return { type: 'rate_limit', message: 'Rate limit exceeded' };
        case 500:
          return { type: 'server', message: 'Internal server error' };
        default:
          return { type: 'unknown', message: 'An unexpected error occurred' };
      }
    } else if (error.request) {
      return { type: 'network', message: 'Network error - unable to reach API' };
    } else {
      return { type: 'client', message: error.message };
    }
  }
}

// Usage
try {
  const result = await api.addWhitelistVehicle(locationId, vehicleData);
} catch (error) {
  const errorInfo = APIErrorHandler.handleError(error);
  console.error(`${errorInfo.type}: ${errorInfo.message}`);
}

Testing Your Integration

Unit Tests for API Integration

Test your integration with unit tests:

import unittest
from unittest.mock import Mock, patch
from arqqin_api import ArqqinParkingAPI

class TestArqqinAPI(unittest.TestCase):
    def setUp(self):
        self.api = ArqqinParkingAPI('test-api-key')
    
    @patch('requests.get')
    def test_get_locations(self, mock_get):
        mock_response = Mock()
        mock_response.json.return_value = {
            'success': True,
            'data': [{'id': 'location_123', 'name': 'Test Location'}]
        }
        mock_response.raise_for_status.return_value = None
        mock_get.return_value = mock_response
        
        result = self.api.get_locations()
        
        self.assertTrue(result['success'])
        self.assertEqual(len(result['data']), 1)
        self.assertEqual(result['data'][0]['id'], 'location_123')
    
    @patch('requests.post')
    def test_add_vehicle(self, mock_post):
        mock_response = Mock()
        mock_response.json.return_value = {
            'success': True,
            'data': {'id': 'whitelist_789', 'plateNumber': '12345'}
        }
        mock_response.raise_for_status.return_value = None
        mock_post.return_value = mock_response
        
        vehicle_data = {
            'referenceId': 'RESIDENT_001',
            'plateType': 'DXB',
            'plateCode': 'White',
            'plateNumber': '12345'
        }
        
        result = self.api.add_whitelist_vehicle('location_123', vehicle_data)
        
        self.assertTrue(result['success'])
        self.assertEqual(result['data']['plateNumber'], '12345')

if __name__ == '__main__':
    unittest.main()

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JavaScript/Node.js SDK

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Real-World Integration Examples

Property Management System Integration

Webhook Integration

Error Handling Patterns

Testing Your Integration

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Guides

Resources

​JavaScript/Node.js SDK

​Python SDK

​cURL Examples

​Real-World Integration Examples

​Property Management System Integration

​Webhook Integration

​Error Handling Patterns

​Testing Your Integration

JavaScript/Node.js SDK

Python SDK

cURL Examples

Real-World Integration Examples

Property Management System Integration

Webhook Integration

Error Handling Patterns

Testing Your Integration