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Validation and Sources

This documentation was created using a combination of official GitHub references and practical validation to ensure technical accuracy.

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All tests for the GET /repos/{owner}/{repo}/issues endpoint were manually validated through Windows PowerShell, curl, and Postman.

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During practical testing, non-numeric invalid per_page values returned 200 OK and applied default pagination settings instead of triggering a client error.

Official References​

  • GitHub REST API Documentation: Primary source for endpoint specifications, data types, and status codes.

  • Endpoint Reference: GitHub List repository issues documentation section.

Practical Validation​

  • Authentication: Confirmed that a Bearer token is required for consistent access, increased rate limits, and permission verification.

  • Pagination: Verified that the per_page parameter correctly limits the JSON array size returned by the server.

  • Query Parameters: Confirmed that the state filter successfully alternates between open and closed issues.

  • Response Structure: Validated that the API returns a JSON list (array) of objects with consistent fields such as number, title, and state.

  • Pull Requests: Confirmed that Pull Requests are returned as part of the issues list, identified by a pull_request object within the response.

  • Status Codes: Verified common HTTP status codes, including 200 OK for successful requests and 404 Not Found for invalid repositories.

Scope​

This validation focuses on the core functionality of listing issues. Complex edge cases, such as enterprise-specific repository behaviors or legacy API versions, are currently outside the scope of this project.