APIs & Python
Learn what APIs mean in Python, when to use library and web APIs, how to call JSON endpoints, and how to create a small Flask API.
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Beginner-friendly introductions and first-project walkthroughs.
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Learn how Raspberry Pi GPIO pins work, how BCM and physical numbering differ, and how to choose safe pins for LEDs, sensors, I²C, SPI and UART projects.
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Understand API endpoints, URL paths, HTTP methods, JSON, credentials, and response codes with a practical Weather Station example.
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Learn JSON objects, arrays, values, validation errors, and API request and response bodies with practical temperature examples.
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Choose GET, POST, PATCH, or DELETE safely with a consistent Weather Station API example.
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Understand API success, redirect, validation, authentication, rate-limit, and server-error responses.
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Make, inspect, and troubleshoot your first authenticated API request with curl and safe credential placeholders.
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Choose between collection history and a current static JSON payload for telemetry, settings, dashboards, and device state.
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A practical checklist for secrets, retries, monitoring, recovery, updates, and device health.
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Diagnose URL, credential, permission, validation, rate-limit, timeout, and server errors safely.
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