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REST API Design Principles
Covered topics: Resources and URLs, HTTP methods, Nested resources, Response codes.
API Keys: What They Are and How to Use Them
Most public APIs require an API key — a unique string that identifies you as a registered user of the...
The requests Library: HTTP Requests from Python
requests is the most downloaded Python library in the world — over 300 million downloads per month. It makes HTTP...
How to Read API Documentation
API documentation is a developer's primary tool. Knowing how to read it matters more than memorizing any specific API —...
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 data — it responds with...
SDK and REST API: What's the Difference and Which Should You Choose?
In earlier lessons, you called APIs directly with requests: you supplied the URL, HTTP method, headers, and parameters yourself. Lesson...
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 body. Headers are the request's...
URL Structure and Query Parameters
Every HTTP request targets a specific address. Understanding URL structure means you can read requests like plain text instead of...
HTTP Methods: GET, POST, PATCH, PUT, DELETE
In previous lessons we always used GET requests — asking the server for data. But HTTP supports other methods for...
What Is an API and Why Does It Exist
Every time you open a weather app, pay with a card, or see recommendations on YouTube — an API is...
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