24 Pull Requests vs Open Build Service 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
Open Build Service API
The _Open Build Service API_ is a XML API. To authenticate, use [HTTP basic authentication](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_access_authentication) by passing the _Authorization_ header in the ...
24 Pull Requests
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Open Build Service API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | 24 Pull Requests | Open Build Service API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| 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.