CROUS Assistant | Residence - OpenAPI 3.0.0 vs GBIF
If you need a Science & Math API that's easy to integrate, go with GBIF.
CROUS Assistant | Residence - OpenAPI 3.0.0
This is a sample API to expose the residences of the CROUS. Some useful links: - [CROUS Assistant Collector](https://github.com/MathieuSoysal/CROUS-assistant-Collector)
CROUS Assistant | Residence - OpenAPI 3.0.0
- HTTPS supported
- Requires No authentication
GBIF
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | CROUS Assistant | Residence - OpenAPI 3.0.0 | GBIF |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | No | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
GBIF is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. GBIF works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.