Menuraq V1 API Guide

What the V1 API Provides

The Menuraq V1 API is the original REST API that lets developers connect applications to your restaurant system. It provides basic but powerful functionality for accessing and managing your business data.

What You Can Do:

• Read menu items and pricing
• Update customer information
• Track order status
• Access business reports
• Manage employee schedules

Common V1 API Endpoints

Menu Management:

• Get all menu items
• Add new items
• Update existing dishes
• Remove menu items

Customer Data:

• List all customers
• Add new customer accounts
• Update customer information
• Get customer order history

Order Processing:

• Retrieve current orders
• Update order status
• Add special instructions
• Cancel orders

Business Analytics:

• Get sales reports
• Access customer statistics
• Review order patterns

How to Access V1 API Features

Standard REST Calls: Use HTTP requests to interact with endpoints

JSON Responses: Get and send data in standard JSON format

Authentication: Include API keys in request headers

Error Handling: Manage API errors and responses

When to Use V1 vs Newer APIs

Use V1 When:

• You need simple, direct access
• Working with existing legacy systems
• Requiring basic CRUD operations
• Needing straightforward integration

Consider Newer APIs When:

• Building modern applications
• Needing advanced features
• Requiring GraphQL capabilities
• Looking for GraphQL alternatives

Migration Path:

• Test with V1 endpoints
• Gradually migrate to newer versions
• Maintain backward compatibility
• Plan version transitions carefully

V1 API provides reliable, straightforward access to your Menuraq data, making it ideal for applications that need basic restaurant management functionality without complexity.