CS-Coursework/documentation/create_test.md
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Post Test Data This API endpoint allows you to post test data, recording the results of a test taken by a user.
# Endpoint
```
POST /api/post_test
```
# Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
| ---------- | :-----: | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| testType | String | Type of the test (e.g., "typing", "multiple choice") |
| testLength | Integer | Length of the test in number of items or questions |
| testTime | Integer | Duration of the test in seconds |
| testSeed | String | Seed for generating randomized test content |
| quoteId | String | Identifier for a specific quote, if applicable |
| wpm | Integer | Words per minute (typing speed) |
| accuracy | Integer | Accuracy of responses (e.g., percentage) |
| userId | String | Identifier of the user taking the test |
| secret | String | Secret key for authentication and authorization |
# Example Request
```bash
curl -X POST "https://example.com/api/post_test" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"testType": "typing",
"testLength": 100,
"testTime": 600,
"testSeed": "random_seed_123",
"quoteId": "quote_456",
"wpm": 65.5,
"accuracy": 98.2,
"userId": "user_789",
"secret": "your_secret_key_here"
}'
```
# Example Response
Upon successful submission, you will receive a JSON response with the following structure:
```json
{
"status": "success",
"message": "Test results successfully recorded",
"testId": "test_123456789"
}
```
- `status`: Indicates the status of the request (either "success" or "error").
- `message`: Describes the outcome of the request.
- `testId`: Unique identifier assigned to the recorded test data.