> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://nocode-docs.zeroagent.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Debuglogs

The Debug Logs feature is designed to streamline the debugging process for REST APIs. It provides real-time insights into API requests and responses, helping you quickly identify and resolve issues.
Here’s how you can utilize this feature to optimize your API testing and debugging workflow:

<Warning>
  Debug logs are retained for only 3 days.
</Warning>

## Using the Debug Logs Feature

1. Navigate to the RestAPI flow builder page. Access the `Logs` tab to start debugging your REST API.

2. Click the Debug button. A form will open where you can to specify the details for your API execution.

3. In the form, select the environment for the API execution, such as `dev` or `prod`.

4. Provide Request Data:

   * **Query Params**: Enter the required parameters in JSON format.

   ```jsx Sample Data theme={null}
   {
       "param1" : "value1",
       "param2" : "value2"
       ... // other params
   }
   ```

   * **Headers**:  Specify any necessary headers in JSON format. The API supports three types of authorization: `ALLOW-ALL`, `APP-KEY`, and `INTERNAL-BEARER-AUTHENTICATION`.

     a) For `ALLOW-ALL`, the authorization header is not required.

     b) For `APP-KEY` authentication, use APP-KEY as the header name.

     c) For `INTERNAL-BEARER-AUTHENTICATION`, use INTERNAL-BEARER-AUTHENTICATION as the header name.

   <Note>
     Ensure the headers are named exactly as specified above.
   </Note>

   ```jsx Sample Data theme={null}
   {
       "APP-KEY" : "<your-app-key>", // APP-KEY.
       "INTERNAL-BEARER-AUTHENTICATION" : "<your-bearer-token>", // INTERNAL-BEARER-AUTHENTICATION. 
       ... // other headers
   }
   ```

   * **Body Data**: Provide the body data for the request in JSON format.

   ```jsx Sample Data theme={null}
   {
       "id" : "1",
       "name" : "goblin"
       ... // other data
   }
   ```

5. Click on the `Test API` button to execute the request.

6. After the request is executed, the logs are generated and can be viewed on the logs page. The logs contain crucial information for debugging:
   * **Data Size**: The size of the request and response data.
   * **Time Execution**: The time taken to execute the API request.
   * **Request Data**: The data sent with the request.
   * **Response Data**: The data received in response.

## Benefits

* **Enhanced Debugging**: Gain comprehensive insights into the API requests and responses for effective problem-solving.
* **Environment Specification**: Choose the appropriate environment (dev, prod, etc.) for your test.
* **Comprehensive Input Control**: Specify exact parameters, headers, and body data in JSON format for precise testing.
* **Real-time Log Generation**: Instantaneously view detailed logs as the API request and response unfold.
* **Performance Monitoring**: Monitor data size and execution time to identify performance bottlenecks.