Python Projects & Skills / The web and automation
Lesson 18 of 28
Using APIs
An API lets programs talk to a service. You send a request to an endpoint and usually get JSON back. Many need an API key, which you must keep secret.
Key points
- Read the API's docs
- Keep keys out of your code
- Respect rate limits
Quiz · +10 XP
Where should you keep an API key?
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