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A guide to testing, executing, and validating approved services within the Venator platform before integrating them into production systems. The Playground section provides an interactive environment where clients can configure service inputs, execute requests, and review real-time responses. It enables users to validate service behavior, understand input requirements, and inspect response outputs across supported services. The Playground module can be accessed from the Client Portal sidebar under Playground.

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1. Playground Interface

The Playground interface combines a service selection panel, a configuration workspace, and a real-time response console in a structured layout.

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2. Using the Playground Module

The Playground section allows clients to test approved services and analyze request–response behavior before integrating them into production systems.

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Service Selection Panel

The left-side panel displays all services available to the client. For each service, clients can:
  • Search services using the search bar
  • View available service categories (e.g., Document OCR, AML Screening, Proof of Address)
  • Select a service to load it into the configuration workspace
This ensures that only approved and accessible services are available for testing.

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Workbench (Configuration Workspace)

The central workspace allows users to configure and execute the selected service. For each selected service, clients can view:
  • Service Name — Displays the active service (e.g., Document OCR)
  • Pricing — Cost per API call
  • Execute Button — Triggers service execution
This workspace dynamically updates based on the selected service.

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Request Configuration

The configuration section allows users to define inputs required for service execution. Depending on the service (e.g., Age Estimation), inputs may include:
  • Face Photo Upload — Upload an image containing a human face
    • Supports drag & drop or manual file selection
    • Displays file preview, name, and size after upload
    • Option to replace the uploaded file
  • Age Threshold — Numeric input field
    • Defines the minimum age condition for evaluation
    • Used to compare estimated age against a specified threshold
This configuration enables users to test how the system analyzes facial data and applies threshold-based logic.

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Response Console

The right-side panel displays the output of executed services. The console includes:
  • Default state — Console Idle before execution
  • JSON response output after execution
  • Extracted data (for services like OCR)
  • Error messages (if applicable)
  • Execution feedback
This enables users to review and validate service responses in real time.

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3. Operational Use Cases

The Playground module is commonly used for:
  • Testing approved services before API integration
  • Validating input requirements (e.g., images and parameters)
  • Reviewing real-time service responses
  • Debugging failed or incorrect requests
  • Understanding service behavior prior to deployment
It provides a controlled environment for safe experimentation and validation.

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4. Navigation

The Playground section is accessible from: Client Portal → Overview → Playground

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5. Summary

The Playground module acts as the interactive testing environment within the Venator platform. By combining a service selection panel, a dynamic configuration workspace, and a real-time response console, it enables clients to test services, validate request inputs, and analyze outputs before integrating them into production systems.