24 Pull Requests vs CMX Server REST API
If you need a Development API that's easy to integrate, go with 24 Pull Requests.
24 Pull Requests
Project to promote open source collaboration during December
CMX Server REST API
This is the REST API (WriteAPI) spec for the CMX Server
24 Pull Requests
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
CMX Server REST API
- HTTPS supported
- Requires OAuth setup
| Feature | 24 Pull Requests | CMX Server REST API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | OAuth |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
24 Pull Requests is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. 24 Pull Requests works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.