24 Pull Requests vs The Mercure protocol
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
The Mercure protocol
[Mercure](https://mercure.rocks) is a protocol allowing to push data updates to web browsers and other HTTP clients in a convenient, fast, reliable and battery-efficient way.
24 Pull Requests
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
The Mercure protocol
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | 24 Pull Requests | The Mercure protocol |
|---|---|---|
| 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.