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Introduction

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  • What this feature/topic is
  • Why it’s important or useful for SCANOSS users
  • When developers would use this functionality

Prerequisites

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  • Required tools or dependencies
  • Prior configuration steps
  • Necessary permissions or access levels

Usage

Basic Usage

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Advanced Usage

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  • Optional parameters and their effects
  • Performance optimisation tips
  • Integration with other SCANOSS features

Examples

Example 1: Basic Scan Request

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Example 2: Batch Scanning

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Use Case: This approach is ideal when scanning entire project directories for open-source inventory analysis.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

Issue: Authentication Failures

Problem: API requests return 401 Unauthorized errors. Solution:
  1. Verify your API key is correctly set
  2. Check that your API key hasn’t expired
  3. Ensure you have the necessary permissions for your organization

Issue: Rate Limiting

Problem: Requests are being throttled. Solution:
  • Implement exponential backoff in your code
  • Contact support to discuss rate limit increases for your use case
  • Consider caching results for frequently scanned files

Video Tutorial

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