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#376 Every dunder method in a Python Lockbox
Mar 26, 2024
Jeff Triplett discusses the importance of robots.txt in controlling bots for AI, while niquests offers an alternative to Requests with improved features. The episode also covers Django and Hugo implementation, Python dunder methods, and the significance of a lockbox proxy for API key management.
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Quick takeaways
- Robots.txt can control search engines and AI scrapers, but its effectiveness is questionable in the post-AI world.
- Niquests is an advanced HTTP library with features like HTTP/3, Multiplexed Connections, and Certificate Revocation.
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The Dangers of App Developers Giving Access to API Keys
App developers often have to provide third-party apps like Zapier or If This Then That with API keys to access external services. However, a solution called Lockbox acts as a proxy, eliminating the need to share these keys directly. Lockbox allows apps to register and obtain a separate API key for this purpose, enhancing security and control.
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