API Best Practices
Utilizing our API effectively requires adherence to certain best practices. This guide will help you optimize your usage, ensuring smooth integration and operation.
Our API uses [API Key] for authentication. This method ensures secure access to our services.
Rate Limiting and Quotas
Our API enforces rate limits (500 Requests / Minute) to ensure service reliability for all users. We recommend implementing retry logic with exponential backoff in your code to handle rate limits gracefully.
Error Handling
Robust error handling is crucial. Our API returns specific error codes which you should use to guide the error resolution process. For reference, visit our Error Handling page.
Security Best Practices
- Never expose your API keys in publicly accessible areas such as GitHub, or client-side code.
- Store your keys securely using environment variables or a secure key management service.
Data Formatting and Validation
Ensure that the data you send in API requests is correctly formatted and validated to match our API’s specifications. This reduces the likelihood of errors and failed requests.
Versioning and Compatibility
Stay informed about any new versions of our API. We aim to maintain backward compatibility, but recommend testing your application with new versions periodically.
Documentation and Support
Regularly review our documentation for updates and best practices. For further assistance, our support team is available through support@tapper.ai.