Customer API - Search Products

This tutorial demonstrates how to implement product search functionality using an API instead of relying solely on a website's interface. The feature allows developers to programmatically search for products, apply filters, and handle pagination through API calls. The search endpoint can be accessed by both authenticated users and guests, with the API returning product information along with available filter options that correspond to the website's sidebar filters. This functionality enables integration of product search capabilities into custom applications or automated systems.

Topics Covered:

• Demonstrating the existing UI search functionality with filtering and pagination
• Locating the search products API endpoint through Swagger documentation
• Setting up API authentication using user session keys and CSRF tokens
• Constructing basic search requests with query parameters
• Implementing pagination using the page parameter
• Understanding the API response structure including product data and filter options
• Applying filters to refine search results
• Comparing filtered vs. unfiltered search result counts
• Mapping API filter options to corresponding UI elements