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How do you validate JSON before using it in an API request?

You want to validate the following JSON before using it in an API request:

{
   "subject": "🚨 User Activated",
   "body": {
      "contentType": "html",
      "content": "<b>Sara August</b> (<u>asara</u>),  <i>President</i>."
   }
}

Validating this JSON is a good idea since a missing bracket (or similar) can cause the API request to fail.

There are two approaches to validate the JSON.

Use the JSON – Parse card

Validating JSON using the JSON – Parse card before sending an API request.

If the JSON is invalid (missing a comma after the “User Activated” value), you will see the following error:

Using the Object – Construct card

You can also use the Object—Construct card to create a valid JSON object. Note that you can create nested keys, such as body.content.

Testing the Object – Construct card produces the following JSON object:

How do you call an API for which there is no built-in connector?

The following resources will help you learn how to call an API without a built-in connector.

• Understanding Okta Workflows Connectors.
• Four Ways to Call an API in Okta Workflows.
• Tutorial: Make API requests, part 1.
• Tutorial: Make API requests, part 2.
• Tutorial: Make API requests, part 3.

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