Using Go with Airtable, I’m streaming data but can’t detect record updates without comparing previous data. Is there a built-in method to retrieve the last modification timestamp?
After working with Airtable for several backend integrations, I found that relying on the built-in ‘Last Modified Time’ field is a practical solution for this problem. By enabling this field in your records, you can periodically fetch the updated records and compare the modification timestamp to determine if there have been changes. Although Airtable does not currently offer a native webhook for real-time update notifications, this approach, when implemented correctly, offers a reliable method to detect updates. My experience suggests that even though polling can introduce some latency, it often meets the needs for many applications without significant overhead.