FHIR Viewer 'Vanya' Adds Search Query Saving Feature
Saving FHIR Search Queries - Darren Devitt
Summary
The developer-focused FHIR viewer, 'Vanya,' has introduced a feature allowing users to save search queries and execute them against any accessible FHIR server. This significantly improves data access by reducing the need for manual JSON parsing, such as that done in Postman.
Details
This article details an update to 'Vanya,' a specialized FHIR viewer designed for developers and technical teams. Previously, accessing specific resources (e.g., Patient) from FHIR servers often required manually parsing thousands of lines of JSON data using tools like Postman. The new capability allows users to store and reuse entire search queries. This feature streamlines the development workflow by providing a dedicated mechanism for managing complex filtering criteria and repeatable search patterns against various FHIR endpoints. Furthermore, Vanya includes features such as visible 'OperationOutcomes,' which aids developers in better understanding resource data structures. The tool is available for free download on Windows and Mac.
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