API Usage

• Use async mode for audio files longer than 5 minutes
• Implement proper error handling and retry logic
• Respect rate limits and implement exponential backoff
• Cache results when appropriate to reduce API calls

Audio Quality

• Use high-quality audio files for better transcription accuracy
• Ensure audio is in a supported format (MP3, WAV, etc.)
• Minimize background noise when possible
• For best results, use audio with clear speech

Security

• Never expose API keys in client-side code
• Store keys securely using environment variables
• Rotate API keys regularly
• Use different keys for development and production
• Monitor API key usage for suspicious activity

Performance

• Use batch processing for multiple files
• Implement proper polling intervals for async jobs
• Consider using webhooks for job completion notifications
• Optimize audio file sizes before uploading

Error Handling

• Always check response status codes
• Handle rate limit errors gracefully
• Implement retry logic with exponential backoff
• Log errors for debugging and monitoring

For more information, check out our other guides and the API Reference.