APIs are the bread and butter of how the Internet works. Every app you use on your phone, every web application used in the background APIs.

In this course, you will have the chance of expanding your understanding of APIs by actually building one. We will use a fun and easy platform called Glitch.

You can use Glitch for free to write the code needed and also to deploy it. Trust me, it has never been easier.

What are the requirements for taking this class?

While it is not mandatory, it will make things easier if you already know what an API is and what are the basics around HTTP.

Do I need programming skills?

It won't hurt if you already know a thing or two about how to write code but this is not a requirement. I will take you step by step through the process. However, this class if focused on building a simple API, and less on programming.

Do I need to install any software?

No. All you need is a browser and a stable internet connection.

I will show you how to use the API in Postman, but even Postman has an online version that you can use.

Does it cost anything?

No payment is required. The free plan on Glitch is more than enough to complete this class and build a few projects on your own. No credit card required or anything like that.

Amy Pacelli

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