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SDK Best Practices

Implementation Checklist​

  1. Centralize SDK client initialization.
  2. Wrap SDK calls in service methods.
  3. Enforce input validation before writes.
  4. Add retries and timeouts deliberately.
  5. Log request context and outcomes.

Delivery Standards​

  • Test read and write paths separately.
  • Keep rollout incremental.
  • Add regression checks for critical workflows.
  • Document ownership for each automation.

Failure Handling​

  • Distinguish retryable vs non-retryable errors.
  • Provide actionable operator messages.
  • Stop cascading failures quickly.

Long-Term Maintenance​

  • Review scopes and permissions quarterly.
  • Remove stale automations.
  • Track SDK version upgrades with changelog review.