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API Usage Guide

This guide covers best practices and common patterns for using the XD Soba API efficiently.

Best Practices​

Error Handling​

  1. Always check the response status code
  2. Analyze error responses for detailed information
  3. Implement retry logic for 5xx errors
  4. Handle rate limiting (429) appropriately

Performance​

  1. Use pagination to limit response size
  2. Implement client-side caching when appropriate
  3. Use compression (gzip) for large responses
  4. Batch operations when possible

Security​

  1. Never store tokens in client-side code
  2. Rotate API keys regularly
  3. Use HTTPS for all requests
  4. Validate all input data

Testing​

  1. Use the sandbox environment for testing
  2. Test error scenarios
  3. Verify rate limiting behavior
  4. Test with different data volumes

Support​

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