Should I make 3rd party API call from frontend or backend?
Generally I would recommend always making the 3rd party calls from the back end. It gives you more control and avoids any cross origin complications. You also want to be aware of any API keys. Most APIs require a key for access and often that key is private and you wouldn’t want to share on the front end.
Are REST API calls synchronous?
REST clients can be implemented either synchronously or asynchronously. In this case, the client is notified when the response arrives. The original thread, or another thread, can then process the response.
Should API calls be async?
No. When a request comes into the pipeline, a new thread is spawned by the framework. So if 1,000 requests come in at the same time, the 1,000th user will not have to wait for the other 999 requests to finish. You are better off using async code for this anyway.
Is a REST API synchronous or asynchronous?
Although REST proved to be much easier to implement than other comms (notably the XML-based SOAP), it has an inherent disadvantage in that it is synchronous in nature, rather than asynchronous. “A client sends a request, the server sends a response,” Roper said, describing how REST works.
Is it better to call API from backend or frontend?
If you need some credentials to call the API it’s probably better to handle the call in backend because of security concerns. If the API delivers time sensitive data, like some auto-complete information as you type, it might be good to not do the extra roundtrip to the backend and call it from the frontend.
What should I know about using third party APIs?
Note:In writing or using a script that makes use of a third-party API, it is recommended to review the Terms and Conditions associated with the API to ensure your intended use complies with them. Fetching data with UrlFetchApp
Do you consider your web app backend as an API?
As a summary of this article, don’t consider your web app backend as an API. Even if you do, do it consciously knowing its limitations. Divide your teams with the business focus instead of dividing them as frontend and backend. Each team needs to be empowered to deliver business value with a minimal dependency with others.
How to work with third party APIs in Google Ads scripts?
Working with Third-Party APIs A powerful feature of Google Ads scripts is the ability to integrate with data and services from third-party APIs. See the Google Ads scripts solutions galleryfor examples. This guide covers the following concepts that will help you write scripts to connect to other services: