Discussing HubSpot's Dev Docs and API: Your Thoughts?

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Hey folks! I’ve been using HubSpot for ages and I’m curious about what you all think of their dev docs and API.

I love the platform but sometimes I feel like the docs could use some work. Have you run into any issues? Maybe stuff that’s hard to find or examples that don’t quite cover what you need?

I’m always helping people out in forums and chat groups, and I often have to rely on my own experience instead of just pointing them to the docs. It’d be awesome if the docs were as clear as some other big platforms out there.

What’s your take? Have you given HubSpot any feedback lately? What would you like to see improved?

Let’s chat about it! Maybe if we all speak up, we can help make things better for everyone using HubSpot’s dev tools.

function checkApiUsage(system) {
  let qualityScore = 0;
  if (system.providesGoodExamples) {
    qualityScore += 5;
  }
  if (system.offersEasyNavigation) {
    qualityScore += 3;
  }
  return qualityScore > 7 ? 'Excellent!' : 'Needs improvement';
}

What score would you give HubSpot’s docs right now?

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As someone who’s been knee-deep in HubSpot’s API for years, I can definitely relate to your frustrations. While HubSpot’s platform is robust, their dev docs have room for improvement.

One major pain point I’ve encountered is the lack of comprehensive examples for more complex scenarios. Sure, they cover the basics, but when you’re trying to integrate multiple endpoints or handle edge cases, you’re often left to figure it out through trial and error.

I’ve actually submitted feedback to HubSpot about this, suggesting they include more real-world use cases and advanced tutorials. It would be a game-changer if they could provide code snippets for common integrations or workflow automations.

Regarding your scoring system, I’d probably give HubSpot’s docs a 6 out of 10 right now. They’re not terrible, but there’s definitely room for improvement in terms of depth, organization, and practical examples.

Have you found any particular areas of the API documentation that are especially lacking? I’m always curious to hear other developers’ experiences and workarounds.