Getting Started for Developers

Dive into our RESTful web services, built on industry standards, and start integrating Particle’s data platform seamlessly into your applications. This Developer Guide section provides everything you need to get connected and leverage Particle’s robust suite of services.

Step 1: Set Up Your Account

1. Create an Account: Sign up on the Particle Developer Portal.
2. Generate Credentials: Navigate to the Service Accounts tab to create and manage your credentials for API access.

Step 2: Understand Core Concepts

Familiarize yourself with the key components of our platform:

• Life of a Query: Understand the end-to-end process of making and receiving API calls.
• Authentication: Learn how to securely authenticate your requests.
• Handling Errors: Review best practices for managing errors and ensuring robust integration.

Step 3: Explore Workflows and Data Models

Gain deeper insights into how to work with our APIs effectively:

• Recommended Query Flow: Follow our step-by-step guidance for efficient querying.
• Domain-Specific Concepts: Dive into details about handling resources like Files, Patients, and Documents.
• Leverage Particle's Postman Collection with pre-configured requests and examples, to quickly test and explore Particle's API functionality.
• Access our Sandbox environment to better understand clinical data and available data formats.

Whether you're building for patient care, system integration, or data analysis, this guide has the tools and knowledge to get you started. Let’s build something amazing together!