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3 posts tagged “APIs”.

The Lycoris Team The Lycoris Team · · 4 min read

API Keys vs OAuth Tokens: What's the Difference

API keys are static secrets tied to an app; OAuth tokens are short-lived, scoped, and tied to a specific user's consent. Here's when to use each.

#Security #APIs #Authentication
The Lycoris Team The Lycoris Team · · 4 min read

What Is Idempotency? Idempotent APIs Explained

An idempotent operation produces the same result no matter how many times it runs. Why that matters for retries, payments, and reliable APIs.

#APIs #Web Development #Software Engineering

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