App Notification Diagnostic Report: 'Parking Area Under... | terminalfaults.org

Technical Background:

App notifications often rely on a backend API that returns JSON data. The application parses this JSON and displays the relevant information. Errors can arise from TLS/SSL certificate issues, API gateway malfunction leading to incorrect response codes, DNS resolution failures preventing API access, cached stale data, or malformed JSON responses.

Symptoms:

The application displays a 'Parking Area Under Construction' notification. The user reports this as a potential error or misrepresentation of the current parking area status.

Possible Causes:

API server returning incorrect 'Parking Area Under Construction' status due to data corruption or logic error.
TLS/SSL certificate on the API server expired or misconfigured, causing the app to fail to retrieve the status.
DNS server caching outdated IP address for the API server, preventing the app from reaching the correct endpoint.
The application caching a stale 'Parking Area Under Construction' notification despite the parking area being open.
Firewall or network configuration blocking access to the API server.
Rate limiting on the API server, preventing the kiosk from receiving updates.

Solution:

1

Clear the application's cache to ensure it's not displaying stale data.
2

Verify the device's network connectivity and DNS settings.
3

Check the API server's TLS/SSL certificate validity using a tool like OpenSSL.
4

Examine the API response codes for the parking status endpoint. Expected: 200 OK. Investigate 4xx or 5xx errors.
5

Review the JSON response from the API for correct formatting and data accuracy. Confirm the 'Parking Area Under Construction' field reflects the actual status.
6

Test the API endpoint using a separate client (e.g., `curl`) from the kiosk's network to isolate the issue.
7

If rate limiting is suspected, adjust the application's polling frequency or implement token-based authentication.

Safety Warning:

Ensure the kiosk is situated in a stable position to prevent it from falling. Due to the unattended public access nature of the kiosk, be mindful of potential vandalism or environmental hazards such as extreme temperatures (-40C). No internal modifications should be attempted.

Prevention:

Implement robust error handling and logging within the application to capture API response codes and JSON payloads. Regularly monitor the API server's TLS/SSL certificate and DNS records. Implement a cache invalidation strategy to ensure the application displays up-to-date information. Monitor API usage to avoid rate limiting issues.

Expert Tip:

Use a network packet analyzer (e.g., Wireshark) to capture the raw network traffic between the application and the API server. This can provide valuable insights into the API requests and responses, including potential TLS/SSL handshake errors or malformed JSON data. Verify the API uses HTTPS to protect sensitive data.

Frequently Asked Questions

•What is the API endpoint being used to retrieve parking area status?

Provide the exact URL of the API endpoint.

•What is the current TLS/SSL certificate expiry date for the API server?

Check the certificate expiry date using a browser or OpenSSL.

•Can you provide the raw JSON response from the API endpoint?

Capture the JSON response using a network packet analyzer or API testing tool.

App Notification Diagnostic Report: 'Parking Area Under Construction' Error

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Frequently Asked Questions

•What is the API endpoint being used to retrieve parking area status?

•What is the current TLS/SSL certificate expiry date for the API server?

•Can you provide the raw JSON response from the API endpoint?

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