API Documentation
The Benefits Cliffs API provides access to a robust calculator that allows users, researchers, and policymakers to input scenario data and generate data sets. These sets can be used to plot graphs illustrating benefits cliffs, where income may decrease due to benefit cuts as earnings increase.
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Prerequisites
To get started, create your free account on the Benefits Cliffs website, then read about how to make requests for the resources you need to access using our HTTP APIs. . You will need to obtain an API key from your dashboard. You find it under Developers » Dashboard. Or press the button below.
Resources
Validate
Always validate your input data before making a request.
Rate Limits
Handle rate limiting gracefully by implementing exponential backoff in your requests.
API Keys
Always keep your API key secure and do not expose it in client-side code..
HTTPS
Use HTTPS to ensure data privacy and integrity.