Recap
Review key concepts and best practices learned from the HTTP-FileMaker exercises
Key Takeaways
Insert from URL Approach
The native Insert from URL script step provides basic HTTP functionality through cURL commands. While it works, it has several limitations:
- Manual string concatenation for complex requests
- Careful character escaping required
- Limited error handling
- Basic response processing
HTTP Script Approach
The HTTP Script offers several advantages over the native approach:
- JSON-based request configuration
- Automatic character escaping
- Comprehensive error handling
- Structured response processing
- Better debugging support