A code endpoint is a URL or Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) that will contain the code that needs to be executed on a server. It acts as an entry point by which developers can pass fragments of code in different programming languages, like JavaScript or Python, and get the executed output.
Benefits
Using code endpoints offers several advantages:
Flexibility: Execute different forms of code on demand, so that your application can respond correctly to different situations without re-deploying.
Scalability: Intensive calculations can be done in parallel blocks, where they would be more effective.
Dynamic code execution: Send and execute code snippets.
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Execute JavaScript code
The "Execute JavaScript code" endpoint enables a user to execute JavaScript code by simply sending it to the API through a request. It runs the given code and sends the execution results back to the user.
Use cases
The JavaScript Code Executor can be used in various scenarios, including:
Web application development: Test and debug simple JavaScript functions and snippets without having to install a local environment.
Education and training: Experiment and execute the JavaScript code in real-time from their browsers.
Automated computations: Carry out repetitive calculations and processing of data.
Best practices
To use the JavaScript code executor effectively and securely, consider the following best practices:
Validate input: Make sure the code sent to the endpoint is validated so that it cannot execute some code you don't want. Let our code editor help you!
Authentication and authorisation: Guarantee that you have good means of authentication and authorisation to secure your endpoint.
Execute Python code
The "Execute Python code" endpoint allows users to execute Python code by sending a request to our API. It runs the input code and sends back the output to the user.
Use Cases
Executing Python code remotely can be beneficial in several scenarios:
Data analysis: Run data processing scripts, complex mathematical calculations, and generate insights.
Automation scripts: Automate routine operations
Prototyping and debugging: Test new features and detect errors by running short scripts through the endpoint.
Examples
Here are some examples of scenarios where our Python code executor has been used:
The "Execute async Python" endpoint is another endpoint that enables users to schedule the running of a Python code snippet asynchronously. It runs the code on the API and sends the data to a given webhook URL once the running process is finished.
Use cases
Asynchronous execution of Python code is beneficial in several scenarios:
Long-running tasks: Any function that requires a substantial amount of time to execute, like data preprocessing, training of the machine learning models, or calculations, can be performed without interrupting other operations.
Batch processing: Batching is useful when handling large volumes of data where execution of the operation must be performed in batches. Asynchronous execution ensures each batch is processed effectively without any obstacles.
Resource-intensive computations: Large computation tasks might be executed concurrently rather than simultaneously to optimally balance the system’s load.
Get async task status
The "Get async task status" endpoint enables users to fetch the status of an asynchronous task by using the Task ID. It allows users to:
Monitor progress: Track the progress of activities that may take a long time, and/or require the consumption of many resources.
Verify results: Receive the status of a task instead of having to wait for the result in your dashboard or a separate application.
Error tracking: Analyse the event logs for any issues and get more information regarding the errors to fix them.
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