# Best Practices

### Best Practices

#### Security

* Store API keys in environment variables.
* Use HTTPS for all requests.
* Rotate keys regularly.
* Use separate keys for development and production.
* Never commit API keys to version control.
* Never share API keys publicly.

#### Error Handling

* Always check the `success` field in responses.
* Implement retry logic for transient errors.
* Handle rate limiting gracefully by respecting the `RateLimit-Reset` header.

#### Trading

* Set appropriate slippage tolerance based on market volatility.

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### Support & Resources

#### Developer Resources

* **Swagger API Reference:** [api.dexodus.finance/docs](https://api.dexodus.finance/docs)
* **Protocol Documentation:** [docs.dexodus.finance](https://docs.dexodus.finance)

#### Community

* **Discord:** [discord.gg/dexodusFinance](https://discord.gg/dexodusFinance)
* **X (Twitter):** [@DexodusFinance](https://x.com/DexodusAI)


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