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“Computer use very often works better than API integrations”
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What It Means
Browser automation can be more reliable and practical than traditional API connections
Why It Matters
Challenges conventional wisdom about how to build integrations, opens new possibilities
When It's True
When APIs are expensive, limited, require long approval processes, or don't exist
When It's Risky
When dealing with high-volume operations where API performance matters more than accessibility
How to Apply
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Consider computer use before building expensive API integrations
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Especially valuable for regulated industries
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Test both approaches to see which works better
Example Scenario
“Healthcare company chooses browser automation over $100K Epic EMR API integration”