Python & APIs: A Winning Combo for Reading Public Data
Knowing how to consume an API is one of those magical skills that, once mastered, will crack open a whole new world of possibilities, and consuming APIs using Python is a great way to learn such a skill.
A lot of apps and systems you use on a daily basis are connected to an API. From very simple and mundane things, like checking the weather in the morning, to more addictive and time-consuming actions, such as scrolling through your Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter feed, APIs play a central role.
By the end of this tutorial, you’ll be able to use Python to consume most APIs you come across. If you’re a developer, knowing how to consume APIs with Python will make you much