Hi Ozbargainers,
I would like to start learning how to use api's and I would like to know where is a good place to start. I have basic knowledge, I would like an intro course to get my head around it all. Any advice would be appreciated
Learn How to Use API
drmarshall on 16/04/2025 - 00:52
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Any course in particular?
Which API?
Rest
Yeah, but a Rest API is also just an API. Are you trying to use an API to get data about the current weather from the BOM or are you trying to get data from a Wordpress website you have built?
I want to send data feom one website to another, or retrieve data from one website to another.
ChatGPT and/or some sort of an AI Co-Pilot.
I've been working with a few APIs lately and ChatGPT (with sometimes Claude) have been writing my scripts. No need to do a course. Courses often mean nothing if you are trying to build your resume, it is all about experience. I am self-taught with all of my IT and DEV work with a qualification in something slightly different and have got a few jobs in the IT/DEV Space no problem over the last 10 years.
Yes your favourite LLM is the best place to learn coding & web app programming in 2025. I use Grok but the others are good too.
Infinite patience, realistic encouragement as you progress, and examples tailored to what your project goals are. Mix in some youtubes from developers you like so you don't lose touch with humanity! Avoid structured courses, they're just…. boring and obsolete!
Use google as there is not one type of API and there is not one intro course.
Um, an "API" is use specific and generally comes with it's own spec sheet on functions and access …
I would perhaps start by learning what an "API" actually is … are you wanting to program an application with API access? OR are you wanting to access an existing application via API to include in your own programming?!?
I'm wanting to send information from one website to another via rest api
Then look up the specs for "rest api" and all the details on how to use it and access it will be there … but I think you mis-understand what "rest api" is (unless it is already functional on the website you are transferring information to)?
There is a heap of ways to send data from website to website, do you have backend access to the website you are sending from?!?
Use python, learn requests.
Otherwise you can go the JS route…
If you're asking Ozb how to use the API, stick to your day job!
What if it is my day job?
Time to change jobs 😂😂
Take a look at postman.com to play with apis.
Youtube…
Udemy