Core Concepts

This section covers the foundational concepts you need to understand when working with the RIPE Atlas API. These apply across all endpoints and resource types.

Contents

• Resources and Objects — How the API structures data into list and detail resources
• Query Parameters — Controlling what data is returned (fields, sorting, format)
• Filtering — Narrowing results with field filters and range lookups
• Pagination — Navigating large result sets with pages
• Error Handling — Understanding error and warning responses
• Rate Limiting — Request limits and retry strategies