API validators
Since v4.107.0, an API validator is part of the toolset. It shows to what extent the current API v2 output conforms to the specifications and additional requirements.
Two more validators check API v3 and the experimental API v3-beta. They run the same checks, each with its own settings and history, and are only available to Workflow managers and Administrators.
Types of checks
The checks are categorised into three domains:
- API Catalogue / XSD specifications compliance
- Data model compliance
- Other
For each check a fail / warn / ignore criterion is set.
Automatic execution
The tool is managed by Workflow managers, who can select when the validator is run. It can be set to run, for example:
- On the publication or withdrawal of a QC Item.
- After a new release of qc.ebu.io.
The settings page shows which of these are currently switched on.
Workflow Managers can also run the tool manually and edit the settings, descriptions, enable/disable checks, etc.