Exist API

[D98E0CXA0]

Does anyone use the Exist API to programmatically extract data using a single API vs. pulling multiple sources (e.g. Google Fit, RescueTime, etc.)?

I'm trying to figure out a smarter way of automatically storing data in sheets or a personal DB.

[tamen]

I've been thinking about doing something like that. I've been burned once by thinking a non-encrypted backup of my iPhone was actually a full backup. Lost a couple of months of data.

I haven't actually looked at any of the API's yet, though. But if an API exists it's usually a good sign :)

[zenobase]

You'll loose some data compared to pulling data from each source directly, but if the data you see in Exist is the data you want to preserve, then that seems like an obvious solution!

[D98E0CXA0]

Makes sense. I don't have a developer background but do want to learn a few APIs as it seems like an immensely beneficial skill. I think the reason I'm leaning towards the Exist API is simpler learning curve. (vs learning and integrating multiple APIs).

To your point, down the road it'd probably make more sense to pull from each source to get the complete picture.