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What Is REST API and How Can You Grab Data for Your App or Website?

If you're looking for an explanation of what a REST API is, and how you can use it, you're in the right place.

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DirectX 11 vs. DirectX 12: What Are the Differences and Which Should You Use?

Is DirectX 12 better than DirectX 11? Here's how they compare...

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How to Test Express.js REST APIs Using Cypress

Cypress is great for front-end testing, but it can test your APIs effectively too.

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How to Build and Consume Mock APIs in React Apps Using Mirage.js

Don’t have the API ready? No problem! Develop and utilize mock APIs with Mirage.js.

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How to Use the HTML Drag and Drop API

Implementing the drag-and-drop functionality is easier than you think. Learn how in this helpful guide.

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Consume Django APIs the Easy Way With Django Templates

You can effortlessly consume simple APIs without the need to configure an external frontend. Learn how to use Django templates for API consumption.

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Build a CRUD REST API With Class-Based Views in Django REST Framework

Follow this step-by-step guide and you’ll have the core of a CRUD API on which to build further.

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How to Use GPT-3 in OpenAI Playground

You don't need to be fluent in programming to use GPT-3. Thanks to public access through OpenAI Playground, anyone can use the language model.

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How to Build a Secure Nest.js REST API Using JWT and MongoDB

Make use of Nest's structured architecture to build secure and efficient REST APIs.

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How to Manage API Security Risks to Boost Your Defenses

Hackers often target not the source of data, but the API itself.

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How to Implement Search Functionality in Node.js Using Algolia API

Get great search results for your content using the same search engine that powers Hacker News.

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What Is tRPC and Why Should You Use It?

Discover tRPC, a powerful tool for seamless communication between your client and server.

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How to Implement Role-Based Access Control in Express.js REST APIs Using Passport.js and JWT

Find out how to combine these technologies with a practical demonstration.

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5 Practical Performance Tips for Express.js REST APIs

An API needs to perform as fast as it can, to serve a potentially huge number of clients. Use these tips to tune your APIs for maximum speed.

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SDK vs. API: What’s the Difference?

SDKs and APIs may seem alike in their functionalities, but they have distinct purposes in software development.

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What Is an API and What Are They Used For?

You've likely come across the term API before while browsing the web. Keep reading to find out what an API is and how they might be used.

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How to Test Node.js REST APIs Using Mocha, Chai, and Chai-HTTP

Hosting an API carries a responsibility to make sure it works. There’s no better or easier way to do so than automated testing with a tool like Mocha.

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Build a Real-Time Chat API Using WebSockets in NestJS

Learn how to build a real-time chat API leveraging the power of WebSockets using NestJS.

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How to Build a News Application Using Python

Learn how to create your very own News application with Python and the Tkinter library.

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7 Benefits of Using RESTful APIs

RESTful APIs are one of the most preferred architectural styles for designing APIs. Here’re 7 advantages of using them.

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