Asked by clickandshare on January 15, 2025
Answered by Twidget
To access an HTTP response, use response properties such as .status and .data, and reference fields with dot notation (e.g., response.data.fieldName). See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrY_7xnA10g
If database operations return null during endpoint tests, ensure you have Live Data enabled in the endpoint test; otherwise you may see mocked or empty results.
Managing a timed queue in a database array
Use scheduled Events. Create an event that runs every 60 seconds and updates the database array (remove the first item). The scheduled event can fetch the record, modify the array (shift/remove the first element), and save the updated array back to the datastore. See the scheduled events tutorial...
Dashes in variable names and header "Content‑Type"
Dashes are allowed in object field names but when creating variable names the platform converts dashes to underscores. If you need a variable name, use underscores; for object fields you can use dashes where supported.
Using Twidget to simplify Telegram bot API calls
Create a Twidget endpoint that orchestrates the required API calls. Add steps to call each external API (Telegram, Gemini, short link, Bluesky). Your bot then makes a single request to the Twidget endpoint, which performs the calls and returns the combined result. Store API keys as global variabl...
Including query parameters and auth tokens in URLs
Query parameters are passed after a "?" in the URL. For example: api.example.com/check/{auth_token}?query={query_parameter}. Note that it’s more secure to send auth tokens in an Authorization header rather than embedding them in the URL. See the tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHULlNQ5K...
Setting up a custom domain
Open the API (or page) settings, scroll to the Custom Domain input and follow the on‑screen instructions to configure your CNAME and DNS settings.
