Shared Data Server - Decrement

This Eggplant Performance Test Controller REST method decrements an integer value associated with the specified key in the Shared Data Server.

note

For this method to work, Shared Data Server must be running on the same machine as the Test Controller REST server. This is usually accomplished by enabling the Start the Shared Data Server at the beginning of the test option on the Test View > Shared Data Server tab in Studio.

URL

/test_controller/api/1.0/shared_data_server/decrement

HTTP Method

POST: Decrements an integer value associated with the specified key in the Shared Data Server

POST Data Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
key	String	The key of a shared variable in Shared Data Server. This can be a new key or an existing key, in which case the value must already be an integer.
value	Integer	The amount by which to decrement the existing value in the Shared Data Server.

warning

The specified key must relate to a shared variable in Shared Data Server. Shared lists are currently not accessible via this API.

Response Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
<key>	Integer	The updated value of the shared variable associated with the specified key in Shared Data Server.

Example Request

http://localhost:5001/test_controller/api/1.0/shared_data_server/decrement

POST Data

{
  "key": "my_key",
  "value": 3
}

Example Response

{
  "my_key": 1
}