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[object Object] vs The Mercure protocol

If you need a Development API that's easy to integrate, go with The Mercure protocol.

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.

[object Object]

  • Requires No authentication
  • No HTTPS support

The Mercure protocol

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
Feature[object Object]The Mercure protocol
AuthenticationNoapiKey
HTTPSNoYes
CORSUnknownUnknown

When to use which?

The Mercure protocol supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.