Introducing the Candescent Documentation Portal
We're thrilled to announce the official launch of the Candescent Documentation Portal — your comprehensive resource for building powerful digital banking experiences with the Candescent Digital Insight API.
What's New
Complete API Reference
The Documentation Portal features full documentation for the entire Candescent API suite, organized into intuitive categories:
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Accounts | Account information, transaction history, and banking images |
| Authentication | OAuth 2.0 token management with multiple grant types |
| Customer Management | Customer profiles, registration, and self-service capabilities |
| Money Movement | Fund transfers and recipient management |
| Documents & Preferences | Disclosures and e-statement preferences |
| Alert Configuration | Alert types and message templates |
| Alert Preferences | Customer notification settings |
| Notification Channels | Destinations and subscriptions |
| Customer Campaigns | User segmentation and promotions |
| MX Integration | Account aggregation and financial insights |
Each API category includes:
- Detailed overviews with integration capabilities
- End-user benefits explaining the value delivered
- Common error codes with troubleshooting guidance
- Interactive endpoint documentation with request/response examples
Integration Guides
Get started quickly with our new guides:
- Quick Start Guide — Make your first API call in minutes
- API Categories Overview — Explore all available APIs
- Error Codes Reference — Comprehensive error handling guide
- OIDC Integration — Single sign-on implementation for Marketplace partners and customers
Improved Navigation & User Experience
We've reimagined the developer experience with:
- Streamlined sidebar navigation — Find what you need faster
- Dark mode support — Easy on the eyes during late-night coding sessions
- Responsive design — Full functionality on any device
- Enhanced search — Find endpoints, guides, and error codes instantly
- Code snippets — Copy-ready examples in multiple languages
Docs-as-Code Foundation
This release establishes our docs-as-code workflow, enabling:
- Version-controlled documentation — Track changes alongside code
- Automated API doc generation — Always in sync with OpenAPI specs
- Continuous deployment — Updates published instantly
Coming Soon
We're just getting started! Here's what's on the roadmap:
- 🌐 Developer Console — A dedicated console for API key management, usage analytics, and developer tools
- 🔐 Interactive API Explorer — Test endpoints directly in your browser
- 📊 SDK documentation — Code snippets for popular languages
- 🧪 Sandbox environment — Safe testing without production impact
Get Started Today
Ready to build? Here's how to begin:
- Read the Quick Start Guide — Your first API call in 5 minutes
- Explore the API Reference — Browse all available endpoints
- Review Error Handling — Build robust integrations
Thank you for being part of the Candescent developer community. We can't wait to see what you build!
The Candescent Developer Experience Team