Have you ever wondered how programs on your computers and websites you visit "talk" to each other? To understand this, we need to dive into the world of APIs. And, we'll also explore how you can avoid password fatigue and speed up the process of signing in, all without sacrificing security by using Single Sign-On (SSO).
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What is an API?
API, short for Application Programming Interface, is a tool that allows software to communicate with other software. By linking data from Radancy directly to your back-office systems and cloud services, you can develop a streamlined approach for building upon relationships formed during online events. In short, the Radancy API will allow you to sync Radancy with your customer database.
Another way to think about it is in the context of a toy box. Data in the defined forms, such as circles or stars, can be taken through the box and let through the correct hole. Think of Radancy as the wood box, the holes as the API, and the data as blocks. The API holes allow data to be pushed into Radancy or pulled out of Radancy.
In a similar fashion, an API expects a certain data format and will reject data in the form of, say, hexagons. This forces programmers to organize their data inputs, according to the designer’s specifications and helps set expectations for the transaction.
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When testing your API, use a specific valid email address for each test user, |
Sounds exciting, right? It is, but it can get complicated pretty quickly. We’ll cover the basics here, but if you want to learn more, visit our developer site or reach out to your Account Manager, so we can keep the conversation going.
What is SSO?
SSO, or Single Sign-On, enables you to integrate Radancy into your existing applications. By default, Radancy currently prompts participants to log in using LinkedIn or an email address and password.
With SSO, your users can log into Radancy using the credentials they already use to log into your applications and systems. This lets you have complete control over how your users authenticate and register to attend your Hiring Events. You can avoid password fatigue and speed up the process of signing in without sacrificing security.
The Benefits of API & SSO
Both API and SSO can benefit your existing processes. Most notably, you are able to customize the registration experience.
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You do not need to set up both API and SSO. For example, you can require your users to SSO with your company or application, and you don’t need to call the API. Similarly, you don't have to use SSO if you want to call the Radancy API. |
When API and SSO are combined together, you can create a variety of user experiences that make it easier for your users to register and attend events, or control who has access to your events.
In short, APIs and SSO can be really impactful. Here are the highlights.
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API Benefits |
Single Sign-On Benefits |
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Learn More
APIs are pretty powerful, but they can quickly get complicated. If you’re interested in whether setting up an API or SSO is right for your business — reach out to your Account Manager. They can take your unique situation into account and discuss the benefits and ramifications with you. You can also visit our developer site to view more technical articles on how API and SSO work.
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Are you a programmer? If not, you will need one to set up API and SSO for your organization. Direct them to our developer site for all the technical resources they need. |