Create a RESTful API complete with beautiful docs in 30 seconds

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Post by howsta » Thu, Apr 30, 2015, 7:14 PM UTC

Create a RESTful API complete with beautiful docs in 30 seconds
blog.airtable.com

Re: Create a RESTful API complete with beautiful docs in 30 seconds

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Post by andrewkitchell » Thu, Apr 30, 2015, 7:21 PM UTC

This looks like solid execution on a simple but brilliant idea. I like the embeddable views as much as the instant API/docs.

Re: Create a RESTful API complete with beautiful docs in 30 seconds

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Post by glaugh » Thu, Apr 30, 2015, 7:28 PM UTC

I'm struggling to find an example of the auto-generated API so I can evaluate a bit. Add a link?

Re: Create a RESTful API complete with beautiful docs in 30 seconds

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Post by howsta » Thu, Apr 30, 2015, 7:29 PM UTC

glaugh wrote: post #3

I'm struggling to find an example of the auto-generated API so I can evaluate a bit. Add a link?

By definition, the auto-generated APIs are specific to your Airtable Bases (eg, databases or mini-apps), so you need to first sign up for Airtable and then go to Airtable.com/api to choose a Base for which to view documentation. Sorry if this wasn't clear!

Re: Create a RESTful API complete with beautiful docs in 30 seconds

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Post by angryrancor » Thu, Apr 30, 2015, 7:37 PM UTC

I've been using https://github.com/alixaxel/ArrestDB for a while, which is kind of a "no frills instant API" over MySQL so I'm interested in this. But man, from a lone indie developers perspective, the pricing seems kind of steep. It probably does make a lot more sense for mid to large orgs though, so props on that.

Re: Create a RESTful API complete with beautiful docs in 30 seconds

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Post by jimmyrustle » Thu, Apr 30, 2015, 7:38 PM UTC

Very neat. Been using Airtable as a personal CRM for the past couple of months. Is it possible to integrate with Slack? I can think of a couple use cases for working with my remote team.

Re: Create a RESTful API complete with beautiful docs in 30 seconds

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Post by howsta » Thu, Apr 30, 2015, 7:41 PM UTC

angryrancor wrote: post #5

I've been using https://github.com/alixaxel/ArrestDB for a while, which is kind of a "no frills instant API" over MySQL so I'm interested in this. But man, from a lone indie developers perspective, the pricing seems kind of steep. It probably does make a lot more sense for mid to large orgs though, so props on that.

What kind of pricing would you expect? What size datasets are you using? You can create an unlimited number of databases for free, as long as each one is < 1200 records. We're also interested in exploring other pricing plans, especially for developers (our current plans are designed around business users)

Re: Create a RESTful API complete with beautiful docs in 30 seconds

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Post by howsta » Thu, Apr 30, 2015, 7:41 PM UTC

jimmyrustle wrote: post #6

Very neat. Been using Airtable as a personal CRM for the past couple of months. Is it possible to integrate with Slack? I can think of a couple use cases for working with my remote team.

Awesome! We're actually working on Slack and IFTTT integrations at this very moment. If you shoot me an email at howie[at]airtable.com we might be able to set you up with early access!

Re: Create a RESTful API complete with beautiful docs in 30 seconds

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Post by [deleted] » Thu, Apr 30, 2015, 7:41 PM UTC

jimmyrustle wrote: post #6

Very neat. Been using Airtable as a personal CRM for the past couple of months. Is it possible to integrate with Slack? I can think of a couple use cases for working with my remote team.

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Re: Create a RESTful API complete with beautiful docs in 30 seconds

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Post by ivankirigin » Thu, Apr 30, 2015, 7:42 PM UTC

I've been waiting for this!

I'm in the process of scaling up lead research for our sales teams and getting data in and out of spreadsheets is essential.