This project focuses on understanding and working with APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). APIs allow different software systems to communicate with each other. This project provides hands-on experience with making API requests, handling responses, and working with data formats such as JSON and CSV.
- What is an API?
- What is a REST API?
- Microservices Architecture
- PEP8 - Python Style Guide
- JSON Data Format
- CSV Data Format
- Understand what Bash scripting should not be used for
- Learn what an API is
- Understand what a REST API is
- Learn what microservices are
- Understand the CSV format
- Understand the JSON format
- Learn Pythonic package and module name style
- Learn Pythonic class name style
- Learn Pythonic variable name style
- Learn Pythonic function name style
- Learn Pythonic constant name style
- Understand the significance of CapWords or CamelCase in Python
| Task | Description | File |
|---|---|---|
| 0. Gather data from an API | Write a Python script that gathers data from an API | 0-gather_data_from_an_API.py |
| 1. Export to CSV | Write a Python script that exports data to a CSV file | 1-export_to_CSV.py |
| 2. Export to JSON | Write a Python script that exports data to a JSON file | 2-export_to_JSON.py |
| 3. Dictionary of list of dictionaries | Write a Python script that creates a dictionary of list of dictionaries from the data | 3-dictionary_of_list_of_dictionaries.py |
- Ensure you have the necessary permissions to execute the scripts.
- Test the scripts in a safe environment to avoid any unintended changes to your system.
- Refer to the resources provided for a deeper understanding of each concept and its practical applications.
- Regularly review and update your scripts to maintain compatibility with the latest API changes.