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Re:New ‘past’ link on HN front page by dang on Friday February 22, 2019 @11:41PM (#19231674)
We're going to replace it with a new API that just gives a JSON version of any HN URL. Will that work?
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Re:New ‘past’ link on HN front page by dangwu on Saturday February 23, 2019 @12:45AM (#19231906)
That would be incredible. Please give substantial warning before taking down the Firebase API though!
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Re:New ‘past’ link on HN front page by dang on Saturday February 23, 2019 @01:50PM (#19234847)
We will. But can you be specific? How long would count as substantial warning?
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Re:New ‘past’ link on HN front page by dangwu on Saturday February 23, 2019 @07:43PM (#19236360)
I’d say allow at least 3 months overlap between releasing the JSON API and killing the Firebase API. 6+ months would be ideal. Lots of apps need updating!
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Re:New ‘past’ link on HN front page by FiveSquared25 on Friday February 22, 2019 @11:47PM (#19231686)
Yes dang, thank you!
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