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Introduction to Web APIs

With Andrew Probert Liked by 1,372 users
Duration: 1h 20m Skill level: Beginner Released: 3/21/2023

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APIs have become ubiquitous. It's not an exaggeration to say that the web runs on APIs. If you're looking to advance as a web designer or even just talk tech as a project manager, then it's imperative that you have a basic understanding of APIs. In this course filled with useful information and hands-on challenges, Andrew Probert offers you a gentle introduction to APIs that removes many of the barriers to getting started. Find out what an API is, what JSON is, and how you can use APIs and JSON to work with objects and parse data. Learn how to connect to an API, navigate API documentation, make a request, use parameters to filter the response, and more. Deep dive into working with the Giphy API, then go over how to handle errors and security. Plus, learn about the basics of GraphQL and how to query data from a GraphQL API.

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  • Jana Koubková Jana Koubková

    Jana Koubková

    IT Business Analyst

    4/5 April 25, 2025
    ok, yes
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  • Andy G. Andy G.

    Andy G.

    Data Analyst | Python, SQL, Power BI | Open to opportunities in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence

    4/5 April 21, 2025
    Outdated content as of 2025. Example with Giphy API no longer works.
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  • Anthony Gerstner Anthony Gerstner

    Anthony Gerstner

    Learning & Development Leader | Master Facilitator | Virtual Training Royalty | "I make learning fun!"

    5/5 April 17, 2025
    A great introduction to APIs explained in very easy-to-understand examples. The coding isn't always fully explained, but he's very upfront that some basic understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS is assumed. I haven't touched JavaScript in over 20 years and have very basic HTML and CSS skills and understood almost everything and definitely understood it enough to leave with exactly what is promised - an introduction to APIs.
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  • Practice while you learn 2 exercise files
  • Test your knowledge 6 quizzes
  • Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone
  • Stay up to date Continuing Education Units

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