Training Day

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

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