Airtable Java Library: 'Invalid cookie header' error when selecting records

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Hey everyone,

I’m having trouble with the Airtable Java library. I’m trying to grab some records from a specific view, but I keep getting an ‘Invalid cookie header’ error.

Here’s what I’ve done so far:

Airtable myAirtable = new Airtable().configure(MY_API_KEY);
Base myBase = myAirtable.base("my-base-id");

public void fetchBusStops() throws AirtableException {
    List<BusStop> stopList = myBase.table("BusRoutes").select("StopView");
}

I’ve double-checked my API key and base setup. They seem fine. But when I run this, I get a weird error about an invalid cookie and a 404 Not Found.

Any ideas what I’m doing wrong? I expected this to populate my stopList with all the bus stops from the ‘StopView’ view in my ‘BusRoutes’ table.

Thanks for any help!

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I encountered a similar issue when working with the Airtable Java library recently. The ‘Invalid cookie header’ error can be misleading. In my case, it was actually related to rate limiting. Try implementing a retry mechanism with exponential backoff. Also, ensure you’re using the latest version of the library, as older versions had some quirks with error handling.

Another thing to check is your network connection. Sometimes, intermittent connectivity issues can cause this error. If you’re behind a corporate firewall or VPN, that could also interfere with the API calls.

Lastly, verify that your ‘StopView’ exists and is accessible with your API key permissions. Sometimes, view-level permissions can cause unexpected 404 errors.

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yo tom, i had this prob too. check ur table permissions man. sometimes the view access gets messed up n causes weird errors. also, try using the raw http client instead of the java wrapper. it gives better error msgs. gl with ur project bro!

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As someone who’s worked extensively with the Airtable Java library, I can say that this error isn’t always what it seems. In my experience, it’s often related to authentication issues rather than actual cookie problems.

First, double-check your API key. Even if you think it’s correct, regenerate it in your Airtable account settings and try again. I’ve had instances where an seemingly valid key suddenly stopped working.

Also, make sure you’re using the correct base ID. It’s easy to mix these up, especially if you’re working with multiple bases. Try printing out the base ID before making the API call to verify.

If those don’t work, look into your network settings. I once spent hours debugging only to realize my company’s proxy was interfering with the API calls. Try running your code on a different network if possible.

Lastly, consider implementing logging to get more detailed error information. It might reveal something that’s not apparent from the generic error message you’re seeing.