We need a sustainable solution to fetch player profile pictures without storing them locally on our server. This would ensure we always display updated images without excessive data handling or storage overhead. The API for live scores doesn't support player PFP
Problem Statement
Currently, we lack an efficient method to manage player profile pictures. Storing images locally isn't feasible due to the dynamic nature of player transfers and updates. The alternatives we're considering include:
Using a third-party API that provides current player images.
Web scraping images each time, which may not be efficient or scalable.
Requested Action
We need to investigate and decide on the most efficient method to implement this feature:
Research potential APIs that offer access to player profile images.
Evaluate the feasibility of web scraping as an alternative, considering its efficiency and legal implications.
Expected Outcome
Identify a solution that:
Minimizes our server load and storage requirements.
Ensures we are displaying up-to-date and high-quality images.
Is cost-effective and scalable as our user base grows, PREFERABLY FREE.
Considerations
Cost of API: Some APIs may charge based on usage, which could impact our operating costs. Find a FREE one.
Legality of Scraping: Ensure compliance with web scraping laws and terms of use of target websites.
Performance: The solution should not significantly impact the load time or performance of our platform, AKA be too slow.
Conclusion
This feature is crucial for enhancing the user experience by ensuring that player profiles always have current and high-quality images. Input from the team on potential solutions or existing service providers is highly welcomed.
Efficient Retrieval of Player Profile Pictures
Description
We need a sustainable solution to fetch player profile pictures without storing them locally on our server. This would ensure we always display updated images without excessive data handling or storage overhead. The API for live scores doesn't support player PFP
Problem Statement
Currently, we lack an efficient method to manage player profile pictures. Storing images locally isn't feasible due to the dynamic nature of player transfers and updates. The alternatives we're considering include:
Requested Action
We need to investigate and decide on the most efficient method to implement this feature:
Expected Outcome
Identify a solution that:
Considerations
Conclusion
This feature is crucial for enhancing the user experience by ensuring that player profiles always have current and high-quality images. Input from the team on potential solutions or existing service providers is highly welcomed.