Investigate Data Issue

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Introduction

As a responsible and transparent organization, we take all reports of data issues seriously. Recently, a concerned citizen reached out to us with a report of an error in our API data. In this article, we will investigate the issue, resolve it, and provide a response to the concerned citizen.

The Report

The concerned citizen reported an error in the https://api.gsa.gov/technology/site-scanning/data/weekly-snapshot-all.json API endpoint. Specifically, they reported that one entry had multiple domain names in the initial_domain and initial_url fields. The concerned citizen provided a jq command to replicate the issue, which we will use to investigate further.

The Issue

Upon investigating the issue, we found that the concerned citizen's report was accurate. One entry in the API data had multiple domain names in the initial_domain and initial_url fields. The initial_domain value for what should be a single domain was:

[jtims-reports.jten.mil](http://jtims-reports.jten.mil/),[jtimsexer3.jten.mil](http://jtimsexer3.jten.mil/),\[njtimsexer6.jten.mil](http://njtimsexer6.jten.mil/),[jtims-stage.jten.mil](http://jtims-stage.jten.mil/),[jtimsexer9.jten.mil](http://jtimsexer9.jten.mil/),[jtimsexer8.jten.mil](http://jtimsexer8.jten.mil/),[jtimsexer7.jten.mil](http://jtimsexer7.jten.mil/),[jtimsexer1.jten.mil](http://jtimsexer1.jten.mil/),[jtimsexer2.jten.mil](http://jtimsexer2.jten.mil/),[jtimsexer5.jten.mil](http://jtimsexer5.jten.mil/),[jtimsexer4.jten.mil](http://jtimsexer4.jten.mil/),[jtims.jten.mil](http://jtims.jten.mil/),[jtims.jten.mil](http://jtims.jten.mil/)"

We also found that entries existed for each of those domains individually.

Replicating the Issue

To replicate the issue, the concerned citizen used the following jq command:

jq '.[] | select(.initial_domain | test("jtims-reports"))' weekly-snapshot-all.json

This command selects all entries in the API data where the initial_domain value contains the string "jtims-reports".

Resolution

To resolve the issue, we updated the API data to remove the duplicate domain names in the initial_domain and initial_url fields. We also updated the API endpoint to return the correct data.

Response to the Concerned Citizen

We responded to the concerned citizen with the following message:

"Dear [Concerned Citizen],

Thank you for reporting the issue with our API data. We apologize for the error and appreciate your help in bringing it to our attention. We have updated the API data to remove the duplicate domain names in the initial_domain and initial_url fields. We have also updated the API endpoint to return the correct data.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Sincerely, [Your Name]"

Conclusion

In conclusion, we investigated a data issue reported by a concerned citizen. We found that the issue was accurate and updated the API data to resolve it. We also responded to the concerned citizen with a message apologizing for the error and thanking them for their help in bringing it to our attention.

Future Steps

To prevent similar issues in the future, we will:

  • Regularly review and update our API data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Implement additional checks and balances to prevent duplicate domain names in the initial_domain and initial_url fields.
  • Provide clear and concise documentation for our API endpoint to help developers understand how to use it correctly.

Recommendations

We recommend that developers who use our API endpoint:

  • Regularly review and update their code to ensure it is using the correct data.
  • Use the jq command provided by the concerned citizen to replicate the issue and ensure it is resolved.
  • Report any issues or errors they encounter with our API endpoint to us so we can investigate and resolve them promptly.

API Endpoint Documentation

The API endpoint documentation for the https://api.gsa.gov/technology/site-scanning/data/weekly-snapshot-all.json endpoint is available on our website. We recommend that developers review this documentation to understand how to use the endpoint correctly.

Contact Us

Introduction

In our previous article, we investigated a data issue reported by a concerned citizen. We found that the issue was accurate and updated the API data to resolve it. In this article, we will provide a Q&A section to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the issue and its resolution.

Q&A

Q: What was the issue with the API data?

A: The issue was that one entry in the API data had multiple domain names in the initial_domain and initial_url fields. This was causing errors and inconsistencies in the data.

Q: How did the concerned citizen report the issue?

A: The concerned citizen emailed us with a detailed report of the issue, including a jq command to replicate the issue.

Q: What was the jq command used to replicate the issue?

A: The jq command used to replicate the issue was:

jq '.[] | select(.initial_domain | test("jtims-reports"))' weekly-snapshot-all.json

Q: How did you resolve the issue?

A: We updated the API data to remove the duplicate domain names in the initial_domain and initial_url fields. We also updated the API endpoint to return the correct data.

Q: What steps are you taking to prevent similar issues in the future?

A: We are taking several steps to prevent similar issues in the future, including:

  • Regularly reviewing and updating our API data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Implementing additional checks and balances to prevent duplicate domain names in the initial_domain and initial_url fields.
  • Providing clear and concise documentation for our API endpoint to help developers understand how to use it correctly.

Q: What recommendations do you have for developers who use our API endpoint?

A: We recommend that developers:

  • Regularly review and update their code to ensure it is using the correct data.
  • Use the jq command provided by the concerned citizen to replicate the issue and ensure it is resolved.
  • Report any issues or errors they encounter with our API endpoint to us so we can investigate and resolve them promptly.

Q: Where can I find the API endpoint documentation?

A: The API endpoint documentation for the https://api.gsa.gov/technology/site-scanning/data/weekly-snapshot-all.json endpoint is available on our website.

Q: How can I contact you if I have any questions or concerns about the API endpoint or data?

A: You can contact us through our website or by emailing us directly. We are always happy to help and appreciate your feedback.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we hope this Q&A section has provided you with a better understanding of the issue and its resolution. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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