Best Practices for Using Xano and Handling API Errors with ClickUp and Make Scenario

The State Changers meeting was centered around Xano and using the API call to perform specific tasks. One of the participants was seeking guidance on whether their use of a precondition to check for a 200 response status before performing other functions was the best practice. The discussion highlighted that while this approach was reasonable, it could pose problems if the associated service (ClickUp, in this case) responds negatively to recurrent errors sent back by the preconditioned webhook. The participant was therefore advised to investigate ClickUp's handling of error messages before settling for a decision.


In addition, the meeting delved into the use of emojis and group functions in Xano for organization and better understanding of the logic flow. This strategy was recognized as a useful way to streamline data representation across various use cases. The participants also touched upon the unique advantages of using Xano, which includes faster execution and easier data retrieval. In the end, the attending professionals agreed to hold another session the following day to further discuss and explore potential solutions. This meeting would be useful for individuals wanting to understand the practices and nuances of interacting with APIs using Xano, particularly during error handling. The discussion also offers insights into efficient ways of organizing data and source code in Xano, which can prove beneficial in managing complex projects.


(Source: Office Hours 8/10/2023 )

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