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Go-based freegeoip.net now supports SSL for its API

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Re: Go-based freegeoip.net now supports SSL for its API

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post #2

Why is it important what programming language was used in implementing a given web service+

Because anything that mentions Go gets more Karma?

Maybe because Go is exciting as a new and accessible language that appears to be both fast and pleasant to use?

I'm looking forward to ditching Python for Go.

Re: Go-based freegeoip.net now supports SSL for its API

#34
post #10

These guys might consider allowing people to pay for more requests. Even with the source, it would be easier for some people to just pay you, and you can still keep everything open source.

I don't think they're allowed to charge for it, since they're using the MaxMind database (see https://www.maxmind.com/en/partner)

Re: Go-based freegeoip.net now supports SSL for its API

#35
post #31

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Because anything that mentions Go gets more Karma?

Maybe because Go is exciting as a new and accessible language that appears to be both fast and pleasant to use? I'm looking forward to ditching Python for Go.

This is exactly what I've been doing for the last months and freegeoip.net is part of the change.

Re: Go-based freegeoip.net now supports SSL for its API

#36
post #10

These guys might consider allowing people to pay for more requests. Even with the source, it would be easier for some people to just pay you, and you can still keep everything open source.

No plans to see anything there. It's a community supported service (volunteer donations only) and will always be. Also, although it currently uses MaxMind's GeoLite, this system has absolutely no affiliation with any company.

Re: Go-based freegeoip.net now supports SSL for its API

#37
post #32

Is this a REST API over Maxmind db ?

This needs more visibility. There should be clear indication on the page that this is just an API for the freely available MaxMind db's.

It's not. As I explained elsewhere it currently uses MaxMind but there's no affiliation with the company and I might eventually switch to any other db as did many times in the past.

Re: Go-based freegeoip.net now supports SSL for its API

#38

For those unfamiliar, this free usage limit is much more relaxed than Google's Geocoder, which limits you to 2,500 free requests per day. https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/geocoding/#...

you can fork it and run it on your own servers without the limit..
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