New Features:

1. Get Albums Endpoint: Introducing a new endpoint /albums that enables users to retrieve information about a catalog of albums.

2. Album Details Schema: The API now provides comprehensive details for each album, including ID, title, artist, genre, release year, and tracklist.

3. Search by Genre: Users can now filter albums based on genre, allowing for a more refined and genre-specific catalog exploration.

4. Top Albums Endpoint: Added a /top-albums endpoint, showcasing the top-rated and popular albums in the catalog.

Enhancements:

1. Security Upgrade: Implemented OAuth2 authentication for improved security. Users need to authenticate via OAuth2 to access certain endpoints.

2. Performance Optimization: Streamlined data retrieval processes for faster response times, ensuring a smoother user experience.

Usage Guidelines:

• To retrieve the complete albums catalog, make a GET request to the /albums endpoint.

• Use the /albums endpoint with the genre parameter to filter albums based on a specific genre.

• Access the top-rated albums via the /top-albums endpoint.

• Authenticate using OAuth2 for secure access to protected endpoints.

Example Request:

Example Response:

Note:

• This release focuses on providing essential endpoints and features for album catalog retrieval.

• Subsequent releases may include additional functionalities based on user feedback.