运作方式
请求的处理流程
您的系统使用自己的API密钥请求某位学生或某个班级的数据,API以只读方式返回相应记录。
dns您的系统您的学生信息管理系统或报表工具。
arrow_forwardkey您的API密钥随每个请求一同发送,并与您的学校绑定。
arrow_forwardapiSmrt English API面向学生和班级数据的只读接口。
arrow_forwardtable_view您的记录以JSON格式返回的成绩、考勤和班级学生名单。
Smrt English API
Security & Permissions
Institutional Data Isolation
The API enforces strict institutional-level security:
- Single Institution Access: Your API key only accesses data for students enrolled at your institution
- Automatic Filtering: All database queries automatically filter by institution
- Cross-Institution Protection: Attempts to access other institutions' data return 404 (Not Found)
- Privacy Guarantee: Complete data separation between institutions
Data Access Rules
- Student Lookup: Only students enrolled at your institution can be retrieved
- Class Lookup: Only classes from your institution can be retrieved
- Email Matching: Email lookups are restricted to your institution's students and teachers
- Course Data: Only shows courses/classes where your students are enrolled
- Assignment Data: Only completed assignments are included in responses
- Assessment Data: Only assessments the student has taken are returned
Best Security Practices
1. Protect Your API Key
- Never commit API keys to version control or share in public forums
- Don't expose keys in client-side JavaScript or mobile apps
- Use environment variables or secure configuration management
- Store keys securely with appropriate access controls
- If you believe your key has been compromised, contact Smrt English immediately
2. Use HTTPS
- Always use HTTPS in production environments
- Never send API keys over unencrypted connections
- Verify SSL certificates to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks
3. Rate Limiting
- Be respectful of API resources
- Implement caching on your side when appropriate
- Avoid unnecessary repeated requests for the same data
- Contact Smrt English if you need high-volume access
4. Error Handling
- Don't expose API keys in error messages or logs
- Log errors securely on your server
- Handle authentication failures gracefully
- Implement appropriate retry logic with exponential backoff
5. Access Control Within Your Institution
- Limit which systems and personnel can use the API key
- Monitor API usage for suspicious activity
- Implement appropriate logging and auditing on your side
- Report any security concerns to Smrt English immediately