Julie’s Comments (group member since Jan 28, 2020)

Julie’s comments from the Goodreads Developers group.

I'm not sure about others but last I checked mine was still working.

So has anyone gotten any word yet on what they are doing with this API at all?

Nope no one responds to emails. No one feels any need to update anyone using the API. I find it really annoying. The funny thing is Goodreads was built with the help of users. It’s people like the librarians who update things and I believe they do it voluntarily and authors and the such. When Amazon bought Goodreads years ago they could have done so much with this platform with their programming know how. I think maybe the just chose to eat the competition. Who knows. Obviously I’m frustrated that you can’t speak to anyone in the know around here.

I filled that out ages ago. But again it would be good to know what the heck they plan to do so you can plan accordingly.

Anyone get any answers? I have not. Why is it so hard to get someone to answer a question or two from developers? This really baffles me. I would even settle for hey none of you can use our API anymore. Just something vs being in limbo.

I emailed them and it has been over a week now and no response. I just don't understand how you can have a public API and not be responsive at all. It is very frustrating.

A couple questions: For those who had their keys deactivated were you currently using them or had they been inactive for over 30 days.

Another question I have, since I find the terminology from GR so vague are they not supporting the API anymore but you can still use it or are they closing the API and it will not be available to developers anymore at some point here meaning it will not be a public api. Or are they changing it and you will still be able to use it.

I just don't know why they don't give more information and why they are so incredibly difficult to get a hold of.

Hey Jon anything a bit more specific as my app solely depends on the GR login and Apple won’t approve it without the Apple login 😕

With Apple now requiring Apple login for all new apps, when will Goodreads be adding this to their login?

Does anyone happen to know when GR will add the Apple login to their sign in?