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Access your Event timelines and OAuth tokens through the API

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Date Published
Author
Risk Olson
Word Count
321
Company Posts That Month
21
Language
English
Hacker News Points
-
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No
Summary

GitHub has introduced two new API features: Event Timeline access and OAuth Authorizations, alongside updates to mime types as part of the API v3 enhancements. The Event Timeline feature allows users to access the events behind activity streams on GitHub, with the ability to retrieve events for specific repositories, public networks, or user-received public events, which are accessible through custom webhooks. Addressing user feedback on token support, the OAuth Authorizations API enables the creation and management of tokens without needing the OAuth workflow, allowing for easier script setup. Mime types have been simplified for more straightforward usage, and users are advised to specify the 'beta' version in API requests to ensure a smooth transition as the API evolves.

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