Introduction to APIs

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Introduction to APIs

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Describe what an API is
Identify the building blocks of API requests and responses
Practice making simple API calls
Determine the types of data you can access using APIs

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There are 5 modules in this course

This course provides a comprehensive, non-technical introduction to APIs and includes clear explanations of what they are and how they function. It provides an overview of a wide variety of APIs and encourages you to think about how you can use simple calls to collect research data.

This module introduces the fundamentals of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and their role in accessing and exchanging data between systems. You will learn about the different types of APIs, how they function, and explore their value as powerful tools for collecting, accessing, and using data in academic research.

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This module introduces the core components of API requests and responses, helping you understand how data is exchanged between applications over the internet. You will explore the structure of API calls, learn about common methods for requesting and retrieving data, and gain practical experience creating API requests and extracting information from API responses for research purposes.

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This module explores the wide range of APIs available for research and how they can be used to access different types of data across disciplines. You will learn how to identify suitable APIs for your research needs, evaluate the data they provide, explore opportunities for integrating API-derived data into research projects, and gain practical experience making API calls to retrieve information.

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This module focuses on preparing for API-based research by exploring how to identify and evaluate suitable APIs for your project. You will learn how to assess available API resources, consider the ethical implications of using API data, and develop a plan for integrating APIs into your research in a responsible and effective way.

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In addition to the glossary you’ll find woven throughout the course, you can find the full glossary collated in one place here.

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