Introduction to APIs and Using Public Data for Web Projects
Learn the basics of APIs, how to utilize public data for web projects, and create a map with markers using JavaScript.
00:00:00 Learn what API is and how it enables communication and data exchange between front-end and back-end of a website, using the example of a portfolio project using public data.
๐ API allows communication between applications on the internet.
๐งฉ Websites consist of front-end and back-end components, with APIs facilitating data exchange between them.
๐ API documentation is crucial for understanding the format and communication of data between applications.
00:03:07 Learn how to utilize national priority data to create web projects and add value to data as a developer. Explore various projects and find datasets for your own project.
๐ National focus data provides high-quality large-scale data that is refined and processed for easy utilization by the private sector.
๐ก Developers play a crucial role in assigning meaning and generating value to data by creating websites and projects that utilize the data.
๐ The website showcases examples of how people have used the data to create various web projects, from simple ones like translating Korean addresses to English to more complex projects like displaying locations of public restrooms.
00:06:12 Learn how to use an API to request and receive specific data, such as location, casualties, and coordinates. Obtain an API key and create a project to get started.
๐ Most APIs require an authentication key to access their data.
๐ป Setting up the basic project structure for a web development portfolio project.
๐ Using a specific URL format to make data requests from the backend.
00:09:19 Learn how to use APIs for web development portfolio projects. Free API recommendations included. No prior API knowledge required.
๐ Understanding APIs is crucial for web development and building a portfolio project.
๐ API documentation provides essential information on how to communicate with the service.
๐ The API request includes parameters such as service key, year code, city code, data type, search count, and page number.
00:12:25 Learn how to call an API and manipulate JSON data in web development. Retrieve and display specific data using basic commands. Use API documentation for data analysis and display on Google Maps.
๐ก Using API is a fundamental command for calling data.
๐ป Confirming if data is received by printing it in the console.
๐ Exploring the API documentation to understand the data values.
๐บ๏ธ Using the received data to display information on a Google map.
00:15:30 Learn how to use APIs for web development projects and create a map with markers based on location using JavaScript.
๐ You can use API to fetch data from external sources, such as Google Maps.
๐ You can use JavaScript to add markers to a map based on location data.
๐ก You can extract specific information from data using array functions like map.
00:18:36 Learn how to use API and create meaningful web projects for your portfolio without mentioning sponsorships or brand names.
๐ก Understanding API is crucial for web developers to create meaningful projects and portfolios.
๐ API provides location information such as latitude and longitude, which can be used to display specific data on maps.
๐ฒ Web developers can utilize APIs to create websites that showcase relevant and impactful information, such as areas with frequent bicycle accidents.
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