Posts Tagged with "API"
Built by a Developer, for Developers: Why PSRESTful Is the Fastest Path to PromoStandards Integrations
PSRESTful was built by a developer who lived the pain of PromoStandards SOAP integrations. REST/JSON instead of XML, Protobuf for the heaviest payloads, Extra APIs with filtering and pagination, an expand parameter that collapses four calls into one, a Data Explorer, a Web Service Validator, a Pricing Calculator, and open-source models. Everything exists to cut your time to production.Read More →
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Why We Recommend OAuth2 Over API Keys for PSRESTful Integrations
PSRESTful now supports OAuth2 client-credentials (machine-to-machine) authentication. API keys still work, but for backend integrations like ERP syncs, storefront jobs, and purchase orders, we recommend short-lived bearer tokens instead. Here's why, and what it means when your security team starts asking questions.Read More →
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SanMar Now Requires Your Own Credentials on PSRESTful
Under SanMar's new Third-Party Services Provider agreement, PSRESTful can only return SanMar pricing and inventory to accounts that supply their own SanMar credentials. Here's what changed across the API and every PSRESTful tool.Read More →
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Protocol Buffers for PromoStandards: 80%+ Smaller Payloads, No One Else Does This
PSRESTful adds Protocol Buffers (protobuf) to PromoStandards APIs: 80% smaller than XML, 60% smaller than JSON. Faster inventory and pricing sync for promotional product distributors.Read More →
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PromoStandards is planning to move from SOAP/XML to REST/JSON
PromoStandards announces a shift from SOAP/XML to OpenAPI/REST/JSON. See real-world data showing up to 53% payload reduction and what this means for the industry.Read More →
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