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The requests Library: HTTP Requests from Python
requests is the most downloaded Python library in the world — over 300 million downloads...
How to Read API Documentation
API documentation is a developer's primary tool. Knowing how to read it matters more than...
HTTP Status Codes: What the Server Is Telling Your Program
Every time your program makes an API request, the server responds with more than just...
SDK vs REST API: What's the Difference and Which Should You Use
In previous lessons we worked with REST APIs directly via requests.get() and requests.post(). But many...
HTTP Request Headers: What They Are and Why They Matter
Every HTTP request is made up of three parts: the start line, headers, and a...
URL Structure and Query Parameters
Every HTTP request targets a specific address. Understanding URL structure means you can read requests...
HTTP Methods: GET, POST, PATCH, PUT, DELETE
In previous lessons we always used GET requests — asking the server for data. But...
What Is an API and Why Does It Exist
Every time you open a weather app, pay with a card, or see recommendations on...
Git Hosting Platforms
GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket — key differences and recommendations.
What Is a Git Commit and Why Do You Need It? 📸
A commit is a saved snapshot of your project at a specific point in time...
Why Git won over every other version control system 🏆
Today Git is the de facto standard for version control in software development. But it...
Pull Requests: the complete guide 🔀
A Pull Request (PR) is a formal proposal to merge changes from one branch into...
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