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Test more scenarios
Test More Scenarios Guide
Overview
Test header field in HotelByte API provides a powerful sandbox testing mechanism that allows you to simulate various real-world scenarios without affecting production data. This feature is essential for comprehensive integration testing, ensuring your application handles all possible edge cases gracefully.Who Should Use This Guide
Test Header Format
Test header accepts key-value pairs in URL query string format:Basic Syntax
Multiple Parameters
Supported Test Scenarios
1. Availability Scenarios
scenario=available
Business Impact: Standard hotel search and booking process
Use Case: Verify your application handles successful searches correctly
scenario=soldOut
Business Impact: Test fallback mechanisms and alternative suggestions
Use Case: Ensure your app gracefully handles unavailability
2. Pricing Scenarios
scenario=priceChanged
Business Impact: Test price validation and user notification systems
Use Case: Verify your app handles price discrepancies correctly
3. Service Scenarios
scenario=serviceUnavailable
Business Impact: Test error handling and service degradation
Use Case: Ensure your app provides meaningful error messages
scenario=unknownInternalError
Business Impact: Test robust error handling
Use Case: Verify your app handles unexpected failures gracefully
Cache Control Parameters
rawcache Parameter
rawcache=on (default): Enable cachingrawcache=off: Disable caching, always fetch fresh datarawcache=bypass: Bypass cache for this request onlyrawcache=only: Only use cached data, don't fetch from supplierrawttl Parameter
Hotel-Specific Testing
hotel Parameter
Supplier-Specific Testing
supplier Parameter
Complete Examples
Example 1: Basic Price Change Test
Example 2: Multi-Supplier Sold Out Test
Example 3: Service Unavailability Test
JavaScript/Node.js Examples
Basic Test Function
Comprehensive Test Suite
Python Examples
Python Basic Test Function
cURL Examples
Price Change Test
Sold Out Test
Testing Best Practices
1. Comprehensive Scenario Coverage
2. Error Handling Validation
3. Performance Testing
4. Integration Testing
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Test Header Not Working
Solution:
Test: key=value&key2=value2Unexpected Behavior
Solution:
Cache Issues
Solution:
rawcache=off to bypass cacherawttl valuesDebug Tips
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Business Impact Analysis
For Business Teams
| Scenario | Business Impact | User Experience | Mitigation Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
priceChanged | Revenue protection | Price transparency | Real-time price validation |
soldOut | Lost bookings | Alternative suggestions | Dynamic inventory management |
serviceUnavailable | Service degradation | Error handling | Multi-supplier fallback |
unknownInternalError | System reliability | User trust | Robust error recovery |
For Product Teams
For Development Teams
Security Considerations
Support and Resources
support@hotelbyte.comhttps://api-test.hotelbyte.com