JavaScript and REST API comparison
The Total Control REST API is designed with the RESTful web services framework and is based on the original Total Control JS API.
The Total Control JS API script is written in the JavaScript language and provides a set of Total Control script automation interfaces. Through these interfaces, you can control one or more devices.
Comparison | JavaScript | REST API |
Programming language | JavaScript | Any language(need HTTP) |
Operating system | Windows | Any operating system |
Protocol | Direct API access | HTTP |
Speed | Fast | Slower |
Access multiple TCs | No | Yes |
Capture/replay generate | Script | Json |
API availability | Rich | Limited device level |
Callback/event driven | Yes | No |
Release | Lite | Professional |