The 3 primary API endpoints serve distinct purposes in the data collection workflow, facilitating a structured and efficient process in obtaining tailored datasets.
Requesting a Collection: The initial step is defining the data you want to collect. This is used when specifying the parameters for a new dataset collection, like defining the dataset ID and type, or when discovering new data or specifying URL collections.
Checking Collection Status: This step involves querying information on an existing data collection request to understand its current state. It's used when checking the status or details of a collection request, such as the total number of lines, the freshness of data, or other pertinent details.
Initiating a Collection: This step triggers the data collection, transitioning from the request phase to the actual data gathering phase. It's used after defining the collection parameters and when ready to start the data collection process.