Mandy Hubbard, Author at Shipstation API

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Understanding Pagination, and Best Practices for ShipEngine APIs

Some ShipEngine API endpoints, such as the one to list labels, paginate their responses to make the results easier to manage. Pagination allows the endpoint to divide the results into…

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What is a Manifest?

A manifest is a document that is required by some carriers to streamline the pickup process, particularly when shipping out a high-volume of ecommerce orders. It typically contains a barcode…

Understanding 429 Errors & The Trick To Getting Around Rate Limits in ShipEngine

For an ecommerce business handling a high volume of shipments on a daily, or even hourly basis, repetitive 429 errors—and the subsequent retries—can become frustrating and wildly inefficient for fulfillment.…

Power Real-Time Tracking Notifications with Webhooks & Improve Fulfillment Experience

Automation and other time-saving processes are the key to creating a seamless and more satisfying experiences for customers and end users. As a bonus, automation and other time-saving processes can…

Using Node.js to Make HTTP Requests

APIs are often the undercurrent that powers successful business processes. By integrating with the right vendors providing the right services, your business can free up time and resources that can…

The Anatomy of an HTTP Request

An API, or Application Programming Interface, is what allows one software application (such as your own) to interact with another (such as ShipEngine). APIs can be an important part of…