Implement robust security measures to protect your API communications and user data.
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Always use HTTPS for all API requests to encrypt data in transit
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Store API keys securely and never expose them in client-side code
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Implement proper input validation and sanitization
Implement comprehensive error handling to gracefully manage API failures and edge cases.
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Always check HTTP status codes and handle different error scenarios
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Implement retry logic with exponential backoff for transient failures
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Log errors appropriately for debugging and monitoring
Properly manage authentication tokens and API keys for secure access to protected resources.
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Implement automatic token refresh before expiration
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Handle 401 Unauthorized responses by redirecting to login
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Use environment variables for API credentials
Respect API rate limits and implement proper throttling to avoid service disruptions.
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Monitor rate limit headers in API responses
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Implement request queuing when approaching limits
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Use exponential backoff for 429 Too Many Requests errors
Implement comprehensive monitoring and logging to track API usage and performance.
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Track API response times and success rates
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Set up alerts for API failures and anomalies
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Regularly review API usage patterns and optimize accordingly
