Technical guides
Testing
Implement automated testing to verify API connectivity, authentication, and data integrity. Regular testing ensures your integration remains reliable across deployments and API updates.
Testing Environments
Production Environment
The production API is available at https://api.hlc.bike/{version} and handles live transactions and data.
Partner Testing Environment
HLC provides a dedicated partner environment for testing integrations without affecting production data. The partner environment offers:
- Isolated test data and inventory
- Safe testing of order creation and fulfillment workflows
- Realistic API responses matching production behavior
- Separate authentication credentials
Access Required
Access to the partner testing environment must be requested from HLC. Contact your HLC account representative or technical support to provision partner environment credentials for your development team.