Consuming an API
About
In this module, you’ll explore making HTTP requests to APIs using industry-standard tools like Postman and cURL. You’ll gain practical knowledge on handling API keys securely, and using environment variables. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your backend skill set, this lesson equips you with the knowledge to interact with APIs confidently and responsibly.
Content
| Lesson | Skills |
|---|---|
| Concepts | Describe what an API is. |
| API Keys | Create an API key and know how to handle it safely. |
| Methods for Consuming an API | Using Postman and cURL make a request to an API |
| Saving API Data With Mongoose | Describe what properties to save to a Mongoose Schema. |
| Saving API Data With Django | Describe what properties to save to a Django Model. |
| Saving API Data With Java | Describe what properties to save to a Java Model. |