# Development Branch

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The development API and CMS 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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## Rate Limiting <a href="#rate-limiting" id="rate-limiting"></a>

Sonoran CMS' 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 <a href="#development-api-server" id="development-api-server"></a>

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

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

## Development CMS <a href="#development-cad" id="development-cad"></a>

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

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

## Development Subscription - Free <a href="#development-subscription-free" id="development-subscription-free"></a>

Data will be reset at random times and **this environment is not suitable for production use**. Use only for testing new features when requested by Sonoran Software Development and for developing API based resources.

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 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 community.

## Developer Discord <a href="#developer-discord" id="developer-discord"></a>

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


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