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 # Mage-OS Documentation
 
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+
 You can find the online version of the Mage-OS documentation at [https://devdocs.mage-os.org/](https://devdocs.mage-os.org)
 
 ## Markup and Features

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+# `acl.xml` Reference Documentation
+
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+
+This reference documentation provides information on the structure and usage of the `acl.xml` file in Magento 2. 
+`acl.xml` is an essential configuration file used to define Access Control List (ACL) permissions for various 
+resources in your Magento 2 module or extension.
+
+## Introduction
+
+Access Control List (ACL) is a security mechanism used to control access to resources based on user roles and
+permissions. The `acl.xml` file is used in Magento 2 to define these roles, resources, and associated permissions for 
+your module or extension.
+
+## Structure of `acl.xml`
+
+The `acl.xml` file follows a specific structure and should be placed in the `etc` directory of your module or extension.
+Here is an example of the basic structure of `acl.xml`:
+
+```xml
+<config xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:noNamespaceSchemaLocation="urn:magento:framework:Acl/etc/acl.xsd">
+    <acl>
+        <!-- Define resources and roles here -->
+    </acl>
+</config>
+```
+
+The `xmlns:xsi` and `xsi:noNamespaceSchemaLocation` attributes define the XML schema for validation. The `<acl>` tag is
+the root element, under which you define resources and roles.
+
+## Defining Resources and Roles
+
+In the `<acl>` tag, you define `<resources>` and `<role>` elements to specify the resources and roles respectively. A
+resource represents a specific functionality or area in your module or extension, while a role represents a user role or
+group.
+
+Here is an example of defining a resource and a role in `acl.xml`:
+
+```xml
+<config>
+    <acl>
+        <resources>
+            <resource id="Namespace_Module::resource_id" title="Resource Title" sortOrder="10">
+                <!-- Define child resources here -->
+            </resource>
+        </resources>
+
+        <roles>
+            <role id="Namespace_Module::role_id" title="Role Title" sortOrder="10">
+                <!-- Define role's allowed resources here -->
+            </role>
+        </roles>
+    </acl>
+</config>
+```
+
+In the above example, the `<resource>` element defines a resource with an `id`, `title`, and `sortOrder`. The `id`
+should follow the format `<Namespace_Module>::<resource_id>`. Similarly, the `<role>` element defines a role with
+an `id`, `title`, and `sortOrder`.
+
+## Applying ACL Permissions
+
+Once you have defined resources and roles, you need to specify the permissions or access rules for each role on the
+respective resources. For this, you use the `<resource>` and `<permission>` elements.
+
+Here is an example of applying ACL permissions in `acl.xml`:
+
+```xml
+<config>
+    <acl>
+        <resources>
+            <resource id="Namespace_Module::resource_id" title="Resource Title" sortOrder="10">
+                <resource id="Namespace_Module::child_resource_id" title="Child Resource Title" sortOrder="10">
+                    <permission id="Namespace_Module::permission_id" title="Permission Title" sortOrder="10"/>
+                </resource>
+            </resource>
+        </resources>
+
+        <roles>
+            <role id="Namespace_Module::role_id" title="Role Title" sortOrder="10">
+                <resource id="Namespace_Module::resource_id" title="Resource Title">
+                    <resource id="Namespace_Module::child_resource_id" title="Child Resource Title">
+                        <permission id="Namespace_Module::permission_id" title="Permission Title"/>
+                    </resource>
+                </resource>
+            </role>
+        </roles>
+    </acl>
+</config>
+```
+
+In the above example, the `<permission>` element is nested under the appropriate `<resource>` and `<role>`. The `id`
+attribute follows the format `<Namespace_Module>::<permission_id>`. The `title` attribute provides a human-readable
+title for the permission.
+
+## Conclusion
+
+The `acl.xml` file is a crucial configuration file in Magento 2 for defining Access Control List (ACL) permissions. By
+understanding its structure and usage, you can control access to resources based on user roles and permissions
+effectively.

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+# API Reference Documentation
+
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+
+## Introduction
+
+Welcome to the API Reference Documentation for the Magento 2 API. This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the
+necessary information to interact with the Magento 2 API programmatically using PHP.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before you start using the Magento 2 API, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
+
+- Basic knowledge of PHP programming language
+- Familiarity with Magento 2 architecture and concepts
+- Access to a Magento 2 installation with API access enabled
+
+## API Basics
+
+Magento 2 provides a powerful API that allows you to interact with various aspects of the system, including customers,
+products, orders, and more. The API is implemented using the Representational State Transfer (REST) architectural style
+and is designed to be platform-agnostic.
+
+To authenticate and interact with the API, you need to obtain an access token, which acts as a credential to
+authenticate your requests. You can obtain an access token by authenticating with the Magento 2 OAuth server using your
+credentials. Once you have the access token, you can use it to make authorized requests to the API.
+
+## API Endpoints
+
+The Magento 2 API is organized into several endpoints, each representing a different aspect of the system. The endpoints
+provide a set of resources and operations that you can use to manipulate and retrieve data.
+
+Here are some of the main API endpoints available in Magento 2:
+
+### Customers
+
+The Customers API endpoint allows you to manage customer-related information, such as creating new customers, retrieving
+customer details, updating customer information, and more.
+
+```php
+// Example: Retrieve customer details
+GET /rest/V1/customers/{customerId}
+```
+
+### Products
+
+The Products API endpoint provides methods to manage product-related data, such as creating new products, retrieving
+product information, updating product attributes, and more.
+
+```php
+// Example: Create a new product
+POST /rest/V1/products
+```
+
+### Orders
+
+The Orders API endpoint allows you to manage orders in Magento 2, including creating new orders, retrieving order
+details, updating order status, and more.
+
+```php
+// Example: Retrieve order details
+GET /rest/V1/orders/{orderId}
+```
+
+### Carts
+
+The Carts API endpoint provides methods to manage shopping carts, including creating new carts, adding products to a
+cart, retrieving cart details, and more.
+
+```php
+// Example: Create a new cart
+POST /rest/V1/carts/mine
+```
+
+## Making API Requests
+
+To make API requests, you can use any HTTP client library that supports sending HTTP requests. In PHP, you can use
+libraries such as Guzzle, cURL, or the built-in `file_get_contents()` function.
+
+Here's an example of making a GET request to retrieve customer details using the Guzzle HTTP client library:
+
+```php
+<?php
+
+use GuzzleHttp\Client;
+
+// Create a new Guzzle HTTP client instance
+$client = new Client();
+
+// Make a GET request to retrieve customer details
+$response = $client->request('GET', 'https://example.com/rest/V1/customers/1', [
+    'headers' => [
+        'Authorization' => 'Bearer {access_token}',
+        'Content-Type' => 'application/json',
+    ],
+]);
+
+// Get the response body
+$body = $response->getBody();
+
+// Process the response data
+$customer = json_decode($body, true);
+
+// Print the customer details
+echo "Customer Name: " . $customer['firstname'] . " " . $customer['lastname'];
+```
+
+## Error Handling
+
+When interacting with the Magento 2 API, it's important to handle errors properly. The API returns meaningful error
+messages and HTTP status codes to indicate the success or failure of a request.
+
+Here's an example of handling errors when retrieving customer details:
+
+```php
+// Make a GET request to retrieve customer details
+try {
+    $response = $client->request('GET', 'https://example.com/rest/V1/customers/1', [
+        'headers' => [
+            'Authorization' => 'Bearer {access_token}',
+            'Content-Type' => 'application/json',
+        ],
+    ]);
+
+    // Get the response body
+    $body = $response->getBody();
+
+    // Process the response data
+    $customer = json_decode($body, true);
+
+    // Print the customer details
+    echo "Customer Name: " . $customer['firstname'] . " " . $customer['lastname'];
+} catch (\GuzzleHttp\Exception\RequestException $e) {
+    // Handle request exceptions (e.g., connection errors, server errors, etc.)
+    echo "Request Exception: " . $e->getMessage();
+} catch (\Exception $e) {
+    // Handle other exceptions
+    echo "Exception: " . $e->getMessage();
+}
+```
+
+## Conclusion
+
+Congratulations! You now have a solid understanding of the Magento 2 API and how to interact with it using PHP. Refer to
+the API documentation for further details on available endpoints, request/response formats, and additional
+functionality.
+
+Happy coding!