Best Practices

Optimize your usage of elsia's platforms by following these operational guidelines and technical recommendations.

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Operational Guidelines

1. API Rate Limiting

We enforce rate limits of 1000 requests/hour. Use efficient query pagination and batch operations to stay within bounds. Monitor your usage at /elsia/status.html for real-time metrics.

2. Token Management

Rotate API tokens regularly (every 90 days recommended). Never commit secrets to repositories. Store credentials in environment variables or secrets managers.

3. Caching Strategies

Implement local caching for search APIs (24hr TTL recommended). Use ETags where available to avoid redundant data transfers.

4. Security Scanning

Run dependency scans at least weekly. Combine automated (elsia CLI) and manual reviews to catch vulnerabilities in GitHub repositories.

5. Monitoring Systems

Set up alerts for API deprecation notices (see /elsia/status.html). Track health metrics at least daily during peak development cycles.

6. Version Control

Pin dependencies to specific versions in production environments. Review changelogs at /elsia/updates.html before upgrading.

Implementation Example

JavaScript v2.1.0+ 

// Set environment with token
process.env.ELSIA_API_TOKEN = 'generated-uuid-here';

// Caching implementation
const cache = new Map();
async function getResource(query) {
    const cached = cache.get(query);
    if (cached && Date.now() - cached.time < 86400000) {
        return cached.data;
    }

    const result = await fetch('https://api.elsia.dev/v1/resources', {
        headers: { Authorization: 'Bearer ' + process.env.ELSIA_API_TOKEN }
    });

    cache.set(query, {data: result, time: Date.now()});
    return result;
}

Example rate limit safe code with local caching. Always validate responses for error conditions.

Operational Tips

Error Handling

  • Implement retry logic for 429/5xx errors (max 5 attempts with exponential delay)
  • Validate all API responses for rate limit warnings in headers
  • Monitor for "Deprecation" headers in all endpoints

Toolinging Recommendations

  • Use the elsia CLI for bulk scanning operations
  • Combine scan results with GitHub action workflows
  • Export security reports in JSON for third-party integrations