Testing - "Evaluation" Mode
Overview
During the development and implementation phase, activities with the SmartBook API are conducted within the Certification environment (testing environment).
The assessment of the SmartBook API's performance, including the analysis of profit increases, can occur in the Production (Live) environment as well. This allows for real data gathering and analysis in Production without initiating actual "Live" bookings.
To enable this evaluation mode, simply switch the Work-Mode to "EV" (Evaluation) instead of "Live".
"Live" & "Evaluation" Modes - Explained
| Work-Mode | Usage | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Live | Live mode usage is for increasing profit margins. In this mode, when initiating a SmartBook request, it will Search and Book alternative rooms once a better price point is identified. | Aimed at improving search efficiency and maximizing profitability, providing users with a straightforward and expedient solution for optimizing revenue. |
| Evaluation (EV) | Evaluation mode usage is for assessing and testing the SmartBook API without actual bookings. When a SmartBook request is initiated it conducts searches and saves data on alternative rooms without executing booking. This mode allows assessment of SmartBook's operation and provides insight into potential profits. | Aimed to assess and test the SmartBook API, the searches and the rooms which are returned in this mode - are Live and real, but - without booking. In this mode, there’s no actual bookings. The data then can be used to generate insights and assess potential profits that could take place in case it was "Live" mode. |
NOTE:
When operating in "EV" Mode, a successful operation response does not result actual bookings. Therefore, please proceed with your original room choice regardless of the SmartBook API's response.
The above can be identified simply by Segment status which is "EV" :
Updated 25 days ago