Api Calls Against Add-Ons

Multi-Vendor Questions
1

Hi,

Recently we had a requirement for our CS-Cart operational purpose and we were able to get it done through API calls. This brought me to the following question;

Is it fine to use API calls instead of add-ons or there are any drawbacks to it?

Can I use API calls for my different requirements, as it is cheaper to find an API developer than an add-on developer??

Any thoughts and guidance will be highly appreciated.

Thanks..

2

Hello

Not everything can be done via API.
The API is perfect for integration with external systems.
If you want to add functionality to Multi-Vendor/CS-Cart you have to write an addon.
Best regards
Robert
3

I agree with @soft-solid. If you use CS-Cart and add new feature for CS-Cart, it is better and easier to create new module instead of using API. At least API can not return all required data