testing-local-backend

You can test a Flask backend locally by running the server at http://127.0.0.1:5004 and using curl to send POST requests with JSON payloads to the /api/zapi/test-webhook endpoint, simulating SDR workflows without needing external services.

Yes, you can simulate SDR webhook workflows locally by sending a curl POST request to the /api/zapi/test-webhook endpoint, replicating Z-API payloads without requiring external services beyond local network access.

You need standard Python tooling with PythonPath and venv configured in the project root directory, plus the project's local configuration. No external services are required, only local network access to run the Flask server.

You validate demo playground routes by starting the Flask server and accessing the demonstration APIs at http://127.0.0.1:5004, allowing you to verify integration flows and new implementations in an isolated environment before migrating to staging.

Testing backend endpoints locally requires no external services, only local network access. The Flask server runs isolated on your machine, simulating SDR and Z-API webhook workflows entirely within your development environment.

Testing backend integrations locally before staging allows you to validate routes, webhook flows, and new implementations quickly in an isolated environment, catching errors early without affecting shared staging or production environments.