Hacking Tinder - or how to gain several paid features of the service completely for free
In the article 'Reversing the Tinder API with Node.js', the author presents an intriguing subject of exploring the unofficial API of the popular dating app, Tinder. Detailing his experiences, he explains step by step how to use Node.js to connect to Tinder's API and extract data from it, which he personally encountered while working on the project. He also discusses techniques that helped him understand how requests to the app's API work and outlines some potential issues he faced while testing the API with user data. The author urges caution when working with such information and emphasizes that improper use of this data can lead to serious legal consequences. The entire process is well documented, making this article particularly useful for programmers who want to learn how to investigate and experiment with various APIs, especially those with limitations in the official documentation.