javascript - What are the concerns for exposing an api key from a service? -



javascript - What are the concerns for exposing an api key from a service? -

a lot of sites utilize api key access services. prime illustration mapquest's geocoding service. prior using service, required sign assigned api key.

an illustration of querying key:

5-box address format: json request http://open.mapquestapi.com/geocoding/v1/address?key=your_key_here&informat=json&json={"location":{"street": "1090 n charlotte st","city":"lancaster","state":"pa","postalcode":"17603"}}

are there security concerns if key exposed clientside (ie, through javascript)? in particular instance, it's useful geocoding clientside avoid unnecessary load on server. 1 problem might else can utilize same key own purpose or maybe spam service until key locked.

javascript security geocoding api-key

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