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Stop Hardcoding: Why Your Application Needs a Reference Data API

Explore the hidden costs and risks of hardcoding static data. Learn how a centralized API from reference.do can improve data consistency, simplify maintenance, and future-proof your applications.

Data
3 min read

What is Reference Data? A Guide for Developers and Product Managers

From country codes to product categories, reference data is the unseen backbone of your software. This guide breaks down what it is, why it's crucial, and how to manage it effectively.

Business
3 min read

Mastering ISO Codes in Python: A Practical Guide with reference.do

A step-by-step tutorial on fetching, filtering, and using ISO standard datasets (like currencies and countries) in your Python applications using the simple reference.do API.

Integrations
3 min read

Your Data, Your Rules: Managing Custom Datasets with the reference.do API

Public datasets are great, but what about your own proprietary data? Learn how reference.do empowers you to upload, version, and query your custom reference data as a service.

Functions
3 min read

Achieving a Single Source of Truth for Reference Data

Data silos and inconsistencies kill efficiency. Discover how centralizing your reference data with a service like reference.do creates a reliable single source of truth across all your applications.

Business
3 min read

The Rise of DaaS: Why You Should Treat Reference Data as a Service

Stop reinventing the wheel. The 'as-a-Service' model has transformed infrastructure and software. It's time to apply the same thinking to your reference data for greater agility and lower overhead.

Services
3 min read

Powering Dynamic Forms: Populate Selection Fields in Seconds with an API

Tired of manually updating dropdown lists in your forms? Learn how to automate the process by fetching up-to-date reference data directly from the reference.do API for country, currency, or unit pickers.

Workflows
3 min read

Data That Evolves: The Importance of Versioning in Reference Data Management

Reference data isn't always static. Countries change, standards update. We explore why versioning your datasets is critical for historical accuracy and how reference.do makes it seamless.

Data
3 min read

Beyond Country Codes: 5 Interesting Datasets You Can Access Today via API

Dive deeper into the reference.do catalog. We highlight 5 fascinating and useful public datasets, from airport codes to public holidays, that you can integrate into your next project.

Experiments
3 min read

The Build vs. Buy Dilemma for Reference Data Management

Should you build your own reference data microservice or use a managed API? We break down the total cost of ownership, development time, and long-term maintenance to help you decide.

Business
3 min read