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Chapter 1: Using the REST API 1
Introductory Samples 1
Information in this Guide 2
Calls Available in the REST API 2
Basic REST Input Parameters 3
Root URLs, Containers, and Repeating Parameters 3
Required Parameters 4
Error Information 5
Affiliate Parameters 5
Specifying International Sites 7
Obtaining Tokens and Testing Calls 7
Obtaining a REST Token for the Sandbox 8
Using the REST API in Production 8
Testing REST Calls Using a Browser 9
Find Items with GetSearchResults 9
GetSearchResults Samples 10
GetSearchResults Input Parameters 10
GetSearchResults Query Modifiers 12
GetSearchResults Output Fields 12
Find Items in a Category with GetCategoryListings 13
Find Items with GetSearchResultsExpress 14
GetSearchResultsExpress Samples 14
Retrieve Product Information with GetProducts 15
Obtain Item Data with GetItem 17
Obtain Shipping Costs with GetItemShipping 18
Obtain a Category Hierarchy with GetCategories 18
Obtain Keywords with GetPopularKeywords 19
Transforming Data Returned 20
Uploading and Using XSL Files 20
Viewing, Renaming, and Deleting XSL Files 21
Legacy REST GetSearchResults Input 23
Legacy Samples for GetSearchResults 23
Legacy Affiliate Parameters for GetSearchResults 23
Legacy Input Parameters for GetSearchResults 24
Chapter 2: Additional Resources 29
REST Information Sources 29
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