API Development And
Integration Guid
Sandbox vs Production Environments
What Is a Sandbox Environment?
A Sandbox is an isolated testing environment that replicates the functionality of our live API without involving real data or transactions. Developers use it to safely experiment with API calls, responses, and business logic—without affecting production systems or incurring charges
Why You Should Use Sandbox First
- Risk-Free Testing
- Safely simulate full API flows—fetching products, placing orders, handling errors—without real charges or account impact .
- Fast Developer Iteration
- Quickly test and refine logic without waiting for production approvals or access changes.
- Reduces Errors in Production
- Detect and correct issues before going live, improving reliability and developer confidence
Key Differences at a Glance
Transitioning to Production
- Complete Integration Testing
Ensure all API paths—products, orders, customer balance, error handling—work as expected in Sandbox.-Free Testing.
- Switch Domains & Keys
Change baseUrl to https://service.wupex.com and update your x-api-key to the production key
- Run Minimal Live Tests
Submit small, real orders and monitor logs, balances, and fulfillment behavior
- Deploy with Confidence
Once live orders are working properly, you’re ready for full production deployment
Best Practices
- Environment Segregation: Never mix Sandbox and Production API keys in the same environment.
- Mirror Settings: Keep headers (Accept-Language: en‑US), pagination, and error handling logic consistent across environments.
- Automated Sandbox Tests: Incorporate your Sandbox tests into CI/CD to catch regressions early.
- Clean Slate Testing: Periodically reset Sandbox data or tear it down to maintain test integrity
- Track Differences: Note any performance or behavioral variances between Sandbox and Production.
Common Pitfalls
- Complete Integration Testing
Production may have different scaling characteristics—don’t assume performance parity .
- Neglecting Rate Limits
Sandbox usage is still governed by limits; excessive testing may be throttled .
- Skipping Live Validation
Always run a final test round in Production—it’s the only way to fully validate live behavior.
Summary
Always build and test your integration in Sandbox first—this ensures safety, reliability, and developer confidence. Once validated, switch to Production by updating domain and API keys, perform a small test transaction, and deploy. This two-step process minimizes risk and maximizes stability.
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- Retail & eCommerce
- Payment Gateways
- Telecom & Wallets
- Gaming & Esports
- Corporate Gifting
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- Seamless Integration
- Secured API
- Real-Time Delivery
- Bulk Digital Gift Cards
- Fraud Prevention
- Global Brand Access
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