Journal

As we mentioned in the first part of this article, today we will approach the EasyCargo API from a more practical side. We will use our API client for this. We will also test the API's operation using the ReqBin online tool. It enables communication with a WWW server and, thanks to this, we can download data of interest from our EasyCargo container loading calculator. Testing is one thing, but in real life, you might be using a Java plugin for your software or JavaScript calls from SAP. More information on this, the Make platform, and other real-world API use cases will be in the next post of this series.

Currently, around 200 schools and universities are part of our EasyCargo for Schools program and have had the opportunity to use our worksheets to test their knowledge in a practical and easy way.

While browsing our website, you might have come across the term API. This abbreviation is closely related to the IT industry, so you may not fully understand what this service is about and what benefits you can get from it. That's why we decided to write a three-part series on the topic of APIs, how they work, and how they can simplify your work in EasyCargo.

One might say the following: “I’m using trucks for the transportation of goods; I assume your software can create load plans for containers only. Our company has custom-made trucks, I’m sure you won’t be able to help us optimize our loading.” Yes, people often think that load planning software can only handle simple containers or standardized cargo spaces. That's why it always makes us smile when we set our customers right by a practical demonstration of how cargo spaces in EasyCargo work.