Reader small image

You're reading from  Functional Python Programming, 3rd edition - Third Edition

Product typeBook
Published inDec 2022
PublisherPackt
ISBN-139781803232577
Edition3rd Edition
Right arrow
Author (1)
Steven F. Lott
Steven F. Lott
author image
Steven F. Lott

Steven Lott has been programming since computers were large, expensive, and rare. Working for decades in high tech has given him exposure to a lot of ideas and techniques, some bad, but most are helpful to others. Since the 1990s, Steven has been engaged with Python, crafting an array of indispensable tools and applications. His profound expertise has led him to contribute significantly to Packt Publishing, penning notable titles like "Mastering Object-Oriented," "The Modern Python Cookbook," and "Functional Python Programming." A self-proclaimed technomad, Steven's unconventional lifestyle sees him residing on a boat, often anchored along the vibrant east coast of the US. He tries to live by the words “Don't come home until you have a story.”
Read more about Steven F. Lott

Right arrow

15.4 Tracking usage

RESTful APIs need to be used for secured connections. This means the server must use SSL, and the connection will be via HTTPS protocol. The idea is to manage the SSL certificates used by ”front-end” or client applications. In many web service environments, mobile applications and JavaScript-based interactive front-ends will have certificates allowing access to the back-end.

In addition to SSL, another common practice is to require an API key as part of each transaction. An API key can be used to authenticate access. It may also be used to authorize specific features. Most importantly, it’s essential for tracking actual usage. A consequence of tracking usage can be throttling requests if an API key is used too often in a given time period.

The variations in business models are numerous. For example, use of the API key could be a billable event and charges will be incurred. For other businesses, traffic must reach some threshold before payments...

lock icon
The rest of the page is locked
Previous PageNext Page
You have been reading a chapter from
Functional Python Programming, 3rd edition - Third Edition
Published in: Dec 2022Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781803232577

Author (1)

author image
Steven F. Lott

Steven Lott has been programming since computers were large, expensive, and rare. Working for decades in high tech has given him exposure to a lot of ideas and techniques, some bad, but most are helpful to others. Since the 1990s, Steven has been engaged with Python, crafting an array of indispensable tools and applications. His profound expertise has led him to contribute significantly to Packt Publishing, penning notable titles like "Mastering Object-Oriented," "The Modern Python Cookbook," and "Functional Python Programming." A self-proclaimed technomad, Steven's unconventional lifestyle sees him residing on a boat, often anchored along the vibrant east coast of the US. He tries to live by the words “Don't come home until you have a story.”
Read more about Steven F. Lott