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apullin
Explorer | Level 4
4 years ago

Minimal client to "sync" files via API?

Hi all, I have a question about how to use the Dropbox API to accomplish something: sync a bunch of files into a Dropbox folder. Sounds easy, right? Well, this is going to be done from an embed...
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Здравко
Legendary | Level 20
4 years ago
apullin wrote:

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And/or does Dropbox API allow for a number of sequential HTTP transactions all across a single keep-alive socket?

Hi apullin,

Do you mean something like pointed out here? If so, Yes, it is possible. Unfortunately, it's NOT a main target to Dropbox' SDK development (in spite you can provide your own connection mechanism). 🤦 That's it.

About the correct way to sync something: There isn't one correct such a way (especially for embedding)! You can use algorithm suitable to achieve your objectives (these objectives can vary between projects). Whatever you choose as algorithm, the Dropbox storage' accessing way is the same. 😉

Hope this helps.

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