313: Challenges of Offering an API
The Bootstrapped Founder
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Database Protection and API Strategies
Delving into strategies to protect valuable database content, the chapter discusses encoding IDs in APIs to hinder scraping and emphasizes the importance of rate limits to deter extensive scraping. It also explores the decision against a freemium plan, highlighting the significance of paid subscriptions to prevent abuse and maintain control over data usage.
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