Question 1

How do I set up OAuth authentication with SpotifyEx in my Elixir app?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the OAuth README included in the project; you'll need to configure client credentials, set up redirect URIs, and handle callbacks, with examples in the Phoenix app for guidance.

Question 2

Is SpotifyEx still maintained or should I look for alternatives?

Accepted Answer

It's no longer under active development, though the author merges bug fixes. For critical or new projects, consider forking or exploring other Elixir Spotify wrappers that might be more up-to-date.

Question 3

How can I fetch an artist's albums using SpotifyEx if it's not in the Artist module?

Accepted Answer

Check the Albums module instead, as the README notes endpoints aren't duplicated; this logical grouping means searching related modules for some functions.

Question 4

What are common errors when using SpotifyEx with Phoenix, and how to fix them?

Accepted Answer

Issues often arise from OAuth misconfiguration or session handling; use the provided Phoenix example to ensure proper flow setup and refer to the API docs for error response patterns.

Question 5

SpotifyEx vs other Elixir Spotify libraries – which one is better for my project?

Accepted Answer

SpotifyEx offers a modular, idiomatic approach but is inactive. Compare with alternatives like spotify_web_api for maintenance status; choose based on your need for updates versus code organization.

Question 6

How to handle rate limiting and pagination with SpotifyEx?

Accepted Answer

The library wraps API responses, so implement retry logic for rate limits using HTTP headers and use pagination parameters as per Spotify's docs, though examples in the README are limited.

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