Re:Goodreads plans to retire API access, disables existing A...
by bborud on Sunday December 13, 2020 @01:23PM
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This is actually very cool.
Dissatisfied with how slow and clunky Goodreads is I actually thought about making my own (albeit much simpler) version of Goodreads to keep track of my reading habits. I often dig through Goodreads to find books or authors I can't remember the names of -- and Goodreads isn't great for that.
Open Library actually provides the missing piece. The fact that they offer bulk downloads also makes it easier to be a good internet citizen and not send tons of API traffic their way.
Looks like I'll have to set up a monthly donation. I'd really like see openlibrary succeed.
Dissatisfied with how slow and clunky Goodreads is I actually thought about making my own (albeit much simpler) version of Goodreads to keep track of my reading habits. I often dig through Goodreads to find books or authors I can't remember the names of -- and Goodreads isn't great for that.
Open Library actually provides the missing piece. The fact that they offer bulk downloads also makes it easier to be a good internet citizen and not send tons of API traffic their way.
Looks like I'll have to set up a monthly donation. I'd really like see openlibrary succeed.