form_request_name - Linux

Overview

form_request_name is a utility that generates unique and consistent request names for HTTP API requests within an API Gateway deployment. It allows developers to adhere to naming conventions and avoid naming collisions in complex API deployments.

Syntax

form_request_name {command} {flags}

Options/Flags

| Flag | Description | Default |
|—|—|—|
| -d, --deploy-id | The ID of the API Gateway deployment to generate the request name for. | Required |
| -a, --api-name | The name of the API to generate the request name for. | Required if -d is not specified |
| -s, --stage-name | The name of the stage to generate the request name for. | Required if -d is not specified |
| -m, --method | The HTTP method of the request to generate the request name for. | Required |
| -p, --path | The path of the request to generate the request name for. | Required |
| -n, --name-prefix | A prefix to include in the generated request name. | |
| -h, --help | Display help and usage information. | |
| -v, --version | Display the version of the command. | |

Examples

Generating a request name for a GET request to the ‘/’ path of the ‘default’ API in the ‘prod’ stage

form_request_name -d prod -a default -s prod -m GET -p /

Generating a request name with a custom prefix

form_request_name -d prod -a default -s prod -m GET -p / -n "custom-prefix-"

Common Issues

  • Name collision: If multiple requests with the same name are made within a short period, the request name may not be unique. To avoid this, use the -n flag to add a custom prefix to the request name.
  • Improper deployment ID: If the deployment ID provided is incorrect, the command will fail to generate a request name. Ensure that the deployment ID matches an existing deployment in API Gateway.

Integration

form_request_name can be integrated with other tools to automate API request naming. For example, it can be used in conjunction with a CI/CD pipeline to ensure consistent request naming across different environments.

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