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🤝 Day 51 of #100DaysOfCode in Python: Mastering API Interactions
Welcome to Day 51! Today, we’re diving into the world of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). APIs are a crucial part of modern software development, allowing different applications to communicate and exchange data. Understanding how to interact with APIs is an essential skill for any Python programmer.
1. Introduction to APIs
An API is a set of rules and protocols for building and interacting with software applications. APIs enable different software systems to communicate with each other, facilitating data exchange and integration.
2. Understanding RESTful APIs
REST (Representational State Transfer) is an architectural style used for web development. RESTful APIs are based on HTTP requests and are used to perform operations on data.
3. Making HTTP Requests in Python
Python’s requests library is a simple yet powerful HTTP library used for making various types of HTTP requests, including GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.
import requests
# Making a GET request
response = requests.get('https://api.example.com/data')
