API Endpoints & Data Flow - FEUP-MEIC-DS-2025-26/madeinportugal.store GitHub Wiki

⚙️ API Specification (Simplified)

API Endpoints

POST /api/vendors/register

• Submits new vendor application
• Validates email format and duplicate entries
• Stores data in SQLite (vendors.db)
• Returns application ID and status

GET /api/vendors/pending

• Retrieves all pending applications
• Used by admins to review submissions

GET /api/vendors/{id}

• Fetches specific vendor details
• Shows all answers and metadata

PUT /api/vendors/{id}/status

• Updates application status (approved/rejected)
• Admin adds notes and decision

Data Flow

1. Form submission → validation on client
2. POST to backend → duplicate check
3. Store in database → status: pending
4. Admin reviews → updates status
5. Vendor gets notified (future feature)