# Development Branch

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The development API and CAD branches are entirely separate from the current production version. For more information in working with our development team please [contact us](https://support.sonoransoftware.com). or join our community [Discord](http://discord.sonorancad.com/).
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Looking for VPS, web, or dedicated hosting? Check out our official [server hosting](https://docs.sonoransoftware.com/cad/api-integration/broken-reference)!
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### Rate Limiting

Sonoran CAD's development branch maintains the same rate limiting as production. However, rate limits only result in a one minute block as opposed to an hour.

### Development API Server

All API endpoints and requests should be made to the following address:

```
https://staging-api.dev.sonorancad.com
```

### Development CAD

The latest CAD development version can be accessed at the following address:

```
https://staging.dev.sonorancad.com
```

### Development Subscription - Free

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Data will be reset at random times and **this environment is not suitable for production use**.\
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Use only for testing new features when requested by Sonoran Software Development and for developing API based resources.
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When building or testing our API library, you can upgrade your development community to pro for free!

1. Create a new PRO subscription in the development CAD billing portal.
2. At checkout enter `4242 4242 4242 4242` as the card number with any CVV and expiration date.
3. Apply the subscription to your development testing CAD.

### Developer Discord

Join our [Discord](http://discord.sonorancad.com/) and access the `#community-development` channel. Here you can discuss API related issues, development, and more.