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Thursday, July 11 • 11:50 - 12:10
Security and Scalability in Shiny with Httr2: Strategies for Efficient API Use - Alexandros Kouretsis, Appsilon

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Join us for a deep dive into the role of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) in modern web development, focusing on how they enable smooth communication between systems. We'll explore the latest stable release of httr2 and its impact on enhancing Shiny applications through improved data retrieval, error handling, and working with asynchronous operations. This session will cover practical aspects of HTTP communication in Shiny, response handling, and header manipulation, utilizing httr2's features for more efficient HTTP requests and advanced error management. We'll also discuss the importance of implementing asynchronous API communication in Shiny to optimize performance and user experience with data-intensive applications. Aimed at both new and experienced Shiny developers, this presentation offers insights and techniques to improve your projects' security, stability, and performance.
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Alexandros Kouretsis

Dr., Appsilon
Alexandros Kouretsis comes from the field of Astrophysics with a solid understanding of applied statistics, probability, and machine learning. Currently serving as an R/Shiny developer at Appsilon, Alexandros leverages his expertise to create interactive and visually compelling applications... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 11:50 - 12:10 CEST
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  Efficient programming
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