#DevDiscuss Archive

Tuesday July 31, 2018
9:00 PM EDT

ThePracticalDev Jul 31 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat! Tonight's topic is API/Service recommendations! Endpoints which can solve your problems! So let's hear them: Which services have helped you solve problems and build really wonderful things?
living_syn Jul 31 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#DevDiscuss Swagger is an amazing tool for writing, documenting and testing APIs https://t.co/O3rLf44Lud
bendhalpern Jul 31 @ 9:08 PM EDT
We build a lot of stuff on top of @algolia at https://t.co/lWepprFqmW and I'd used them before that. Super low-latency search, very happy to sing their praises. If we tried to implement their whole offering ourselves it would be a gigantic ordeal to say the least. #DevDiscuss
- ThePracticalDev Jul 31 @ 9:03 PM EDT
  
  Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat! Tonight's topic is API/Service recommendations! Endpoints which can solve your problems! So let's hear them: Which services have helped you solve problems and build really wonderful things?
kellyjandrews Jul 31 @ 9:08 PM EDT
I'd throw one out for @contentful. Excellent API to create and serve data and content for any web or native application. #DevDiscuss
- ThePracticalDev Jul 31 @ 9:03 PM EDT
  
  Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat! Tonight's topic is API/Service recommendations! Endpoints which can solve your problems! So let's hear them: Which services have helped you solve problems and build really wonderful things?
ASpittel Jul 31 @ 9:09 PM EDT

I just moved to @netlify for deploying https://t.co/H9aJn61Sr5 and it is incredible -- I can just push to GitHub and it will run my build command and deploy. Plus free HTTPS 🙌 #DevDiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @Netlify
derekjhopper Jul 31 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@postmarkapp has some great APIs for email: https://t.co/UGVxBadmwN Their templates API is particularly useful. #DevDiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @postmarkapp
clarkjrasmussen Jul 31 @ 9:12 PM EDT
I can't promote the @trello API enough. It's so easy to work with that I've built tools with Trello as an interface just because it was easier to plug into that than make my own app. #DevDiscuss
- ThePracticalDev Jul 31 @ 9:03 PM EDT
  
  Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat! Tonight's topic is API/Service recommendations! Endpoints which can solve your problems! So let's hear them: Which services have helped you solve problems and build really wonderful things?
contentpurveyor Jul 31 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Gotta love Conditioning. LASTMINUTE RT: Hope you catch most of the #DevDiscuss Chat.
- ThePracticalDev Jul 31 @ 9:03 PM EDT
  
  Time for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat! Tonight's topic is API/Service recommendations! Endpoints which can solve your problems! So let's hear them: Which services have helped you solve problems and build really wonderful things?
ASpittel Jul 31 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Also, shoutout to the APIs I use for teaching. They are beginner friendly and great for building quick apps: * https://t.co/hfNqqOITYz * https://t.co/DQYGd8WqVA * https://t.co/0fdIzxc8QX * https://t.co/vS3qTR4B9Z * https://t.co/d8en3foAuz * https://t.co/wj7SkRJXSy #DevDiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev
codingwcookie Jul 31 @ 9:15 PM EDT

I’ve done some previous work to allow for a web app to send/receive SMS messages thanks to the @twilio APIs. 😀 #DevDiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @twilio
derekjhopper Jul 31 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Twilio API is always a joy to work with. I haven't had a chance to work with it as much as I'd like. #DevDiscuss
In reply to @codingwcookie, @ThePracticalDev, @twilio
codingwcookie Jul 31 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I like the swashbuckle nuget package 📦 which adds Swagger when I’m writing ✍️ APIs in https://t.co/v9FCw980pH #DevDiscuss
In reply to @living_syn, @ThePracticalDev
valentinacodes Jul 31 @ 9:18 PM EDT

I’ve been SUPER into @Firebase. It’s almost too goooood to be true. shout out to @geowa4 for teaching me and #rocdev about it! #DevDiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @Firebase, @geowa4
ThePracticalDev Jul 31 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Any build vs buy tips for the community? #DevDiscuss
derekjhopper Jul 31 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I also had a chance to use @Mail_Gun on an experiment I built awhile back. You can setup multiple inbound mail routes based on recipient or any of the mail headers: https://t.co/g35cQmpJBi Based on your filter, you can send the message to your app's endpoint. #devdiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @Mail_Gun
living_syn Jul 31 @ 9:20 PM EDT

SMS/Mass Email = buy it you'll spend WAY more on support than on the contract #devdiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev
ASpittel Jul 31 @ 9:21 PM EDT

I'm kinda the worst about this -- I build everything myself, even when I probably shouldn't. I think that changes in a business setting though... #DevDiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev
bendhalpern Jul 31 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Regardless of which direction you initially go, don't hesitate to go the other way once you're 10% into the project. It will be will be way less painful than switching gears at the 60% mark. #DevDiscuss
- ThePracticalDev Jul 31 @ 9:19 PM EDT
  
  Any build vs buy tips for the community? #DevDiscuss
_rdrnt Jul 31 @ 9:22 PM EDT

https://t.co/UTIKfe7lgC is amazing for grabbing a websites favicon. Saved me a lot of hassle with my project. #DevDiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev
codingwcookie Jul 31 @ 9:22 PM EDT

For converting an address to Lat/Long 🌎 I’ve used @googlemaps API which allows me to send the address in the url and receive back JSON which all sorts of interesting data 🔬 points include Lat/Long which can then be displayed on a map. 🗺 https://t.co/LQeTlGz75a #DevDiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @googlemaps
derekjhopper Jul 31 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@bendhalpern's recommendation to use Algolia is a good example. You might be able to use Elasticsearch, but I'm sure Algolia gets you up and running faster However if you don't want to rely on 3rd party + your company is big enough to support, elasticsearch may be ok #DevDiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @bendhalpern
jtucholski Jul 31 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I like using JSON Server (https://t.co/0fhAnFvatW) to fake out my API #DevDiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev
codingwcookie Jul 31 @ 9:25 PM EDT

If you can buy it, it lets you focus 🔬 on adding more value to the problem you’re solving vs spending time to solve a problem someone already has. But when they “buy” solution doesn’t work you get to build it. 😀 #DevDiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev
JacobRios Jul 31 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@ThePracticalDev Build what gives you competitive advantage; buy the stuff that doesn’t. #DevDiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @ThePracticalDev
codingwcookie Jul 31 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I’ve used @SendGrid for email as they provide both an SMTP server or API, depending on what I’m trying to do with email. What APIs do you used for email and/or SMS? 🤔 #DevDiscuss
In reply to @derekjhopper, @living_syn, @ThePracticalDev, @SendGrid
codingwcookie Jul 31 @ 9:28 PM EDT

That sounds cool. What project are you working on? 🤔 #DevDiscuss
In reply to @_rdrnt, @ThePracticalDev
living_syn Jul 31 @ 9:29 PM EDT

I'd also like to throw out Postman as a great tool for debugging API's you don't have control over #devdiscuss https://t.co/8yIiiM7YMl
nickytonline Jul 31 @ 9:31 PM EDT

We use @getsentry for error monitoring at work. It's a great 3rd party error monitoring service.👌🔥 #devdiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @getsentry
AntonFrattaroli Jul 31 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@Contentstack or @contentful are the best two cms' I know of, depending on your licensing needs. #DevDiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @Contentstack, @contentful
codingwcookie Jul 31 @ 9:36 PM EDT

I like Fiddler for testing too. I use it all the time to debug locally and also to inspect what my front end and back end are saying to each other. 🗣 #DevDiscuss
In reply to @living_syn, @ThePracticalDev
VueVixens Jul 31 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Honestly all our workshops use the DogCEO API, so many good doggos!! https://t.co/7eIEpUgvWS #DevDiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev
codingwcookie Jul 31 @ 9:39 PM EDT

That looks cool. 😎 Now I understand why you would want to get the fav icon. 😀 #DevDiscuss
In reply to @_rdrnt, @ThePracticalDev
codingwcookie Jul 31 @ 9:42 PM EDT

That’s cool. It reminds me of https://t.co/3r9xj0QJwN 😀 🐕 🐶 #DevDiscuss
In reply to @VueVixens, @ThePracticalDev
mcrowder65 Jul 31 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Webstorm has the best interactive test debugger. VS code has good debugging, but I love webstorm’s so much more. #devdiscuss
Programazing Jul 31 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Check out my website/blog at https://t.co/4DAQVTUa1s #DevDiscuss
ThePracticalDev Jul 31 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Which SAAS API has the best documentation? #DevDiscuss
DanielFavand Jul 31 @ 9:47 PM EDT

I've found @stripe to have particularly great docs (and their admin panels are beautiful) #DevDiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @stripe
clarkjrasmussen Jul 31 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Um, @twilio *gamified* their tutorials. https://t.co/ovYXLdE38R Not sure how you beat that. #DevDiscuss
- ThePracticalDev Jul 31 @ 9:45 PM EDT
  
  Which SAAS API has the best documentation? #DevDiscuss
astuyve Jul 31 @ 9:52 PM EDT

#DevDiscuss
In reply to @living_syn, @derekjhopper, @codingwcookie, @ThePracticalDev, @SendGrid
cdcooksey Jul 31 @ 9:52 PM EDT

I stopped using Postman a short time after they made me create an account. It’s free, I get it. Fair enough. But, I just don’t like making an account for a tool like this. #DevDiscuss
In reply to @living_syn, @ThePracticalDev
BunkyFob Jul 31 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Personally I'd find that almost as annoying as those tools who think videos are the only way to provide doco. I want referenceable API docs, and an engaging tutorial/guide. Not gamified API docs. #devdiscuss
In reply to @clarkjrasmussen, @ThePracticalDev, @twilio
ThePracticalDev Jul 31 @ 9:54 PM EDT

In the last few minutes of #DevDiscuss, anybody have any news to share, like a project or a personal win, or any other announcement?
ASpittel Jul 31 @ 9:55 PM EDT

I'm really bad at their interface -- I find it so much easier to just use cURL! #DevDiscuss
In reply to @cdcooksey, @living_syn, @ThePracticalDev
ASpittel Jul 31 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Like usual, I have a couple new blog posts (like my Terminal set up and my tips for public speaking!) 📖https://t.co/FiJiPqW3zL 💌 https://t.co/VOdTsUFLD2 #DevDiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev
mgranbois Jul 31 @ 9:59 PM EDT

I like @papertrailapp I use it for a Twitter bot I run on my RaspberryPi. I configured papertrail to email me once a day if the bot logs any errors. It also notifies me if no log messages have been written. The support has been great when I had questions. #DevDiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @papertrailapp
davidcstevens_ Jul 31 @ 9:59 PM EDT

I wrote a few things about the joy (and pain) of working remotely https://t.co/1BFdKayTLU #DevDiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev