The Currency Exchange API allows developers to add real-time exchange rate information from 19 supported currencies into their software applications. Currency Exchange is a SOAP API that uses the Simple Object Access Protocol and XML to return values from input queries. Sign up for a free RapidAPI account to use the API with code snippets, …
How to use the Social Media Data TT API with Java, Python, PHP, Ruby and Javascript Examples
In this day and age, social media applications play a big part in our lives. Not only do they allow us to connect and interact with others, but they also serve as a source of information and entertainment. There are many social media applications currently available like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, to name just a few. TikTok is one such …
How to Use the Custom QR Code with Logo API with Python, PHP, Ruby & Javascript Examples
QR Codes (Quick Response Codes) are used in a wide range of applications to allow users to instantly access information. The world has recently started to use QR codes in supermarkets and other retail stores to assist in covid-19 contact tracing. This means there is an increasing demand for many applications to facilitate convenient QR code …
How to Use the WordsAPI API with Python, PHP, Ruby & Javascript Examples
Whether you are a developer building a simple dictionary application, or an AI Enthusiast creating the next Smart Assistant like ‘Siri’ and ‘Alexa’ to take over the world. You need to have comprehensive data about the language at your disposal, which should not only allow you to look up word definitions but also have the ability to provide more …
The Latest RapidAPI Marketplace Updates (May 2021)
Today the latest version of the RapidAPI Marketplace is live for all developers! We initially released this version as a public beta starting on April 15. This gave us the opportunity to test the new version with approximately 4,000 developers and identify any remaining issues before the broader release. The latest version addresses common …
Federated Architecture
Introduction Federated architecture has emerged as one of the most commonly accepted patterns of enterprise architecture built on the principles of interoperability, but what does that really mean? For many, the term federated architecture likely evokes thoughts of government structure wherein a collection of states or provinces interact with (and …
How to Choose the Right Database for Your Next Mobile App Development Project
Mobile apps have become the backbone of several businesses for delivering their services around the clock. Applications on the phone are responsible for generating revenues north of over $935 billion, as per a projection made by Statista. The size of the mobile applications market is almost as big as a large developed nation. If you are in the …
How to Use the CoinGecko API with Python, PHP, Ruby, & JavaScript Examples
The CoinGecko API provides cryptocurrency trading information in real-time that can be used to track global market prices across 450+ exchanges. The CoinGecko REST API publishes cryptocurrency information in the JSON format that can be coded into websites, mobile applications, cloud software, and spreadsheets. Data from the API includes current …
How to Use the Web Search API with Python, PHP, Ruby & JavaScript Examples
Have you ever felt the need for a sophisticated web search feature in your app or your website? An efficient web search capability can significantly elevate and enhance the overall user experience for your users. In today’s world where the internet has become ubiquitously accessible, web search engines have become an integral part of the …
How to Use the Shazam API with Java, Python, PHP, Ruby & Javascript Examples
There are a large number of music platforms available on the internet which allows users to stream music, create playlists, get music recommendations, and much more. Many of these platforms provide REST APIs that expose their functionality. Developers can then use these APIs to integrate the desired music functionality into their applications. One …
How to Use the Amazon Product API with Python, PHP, Ruby & Javascript Examples
E-commerce has currently become a major player in the internet landscape. With more and more retailers offering all kinds of products and services online, consumers can order almost anything with just a few clicks from their mobile or PC. Amazon.com is one of the leading online retailers that provides thousands of products and services …
How to Use the Genius API with Python, PHP, Ruby & Javascript Examples
Finding lyrics and facts about your favorite song or an artist can be a tedious job. You may have to dig through various web pages, just to find the correct lyrics. If you are developing an app for the music industry or building tools to visualize music data - you would require a ‘cleaner data-set’ that requires minimal sanitization. And you …
How to Use The Gmail API to Send Emails with PHP
Gmail is arguably the most acclaimed email service at the moment. Today more than 1.8 billion clients have its virtual mailboxes, largely due to the possibility of free use. Also, this service offers the widest range of features, from spell checking to marking conversation streams using tags, which makes it convenient for use by anyone. One …
What is Apache Kafka?
What is Kafka (Apache Kafka)? Apache Kafka is an open-source distributed event streaming platform kafka.apache.org Kafka was developed at LinkedIn in the early 2010s. The software was soon open-sourced, put through the Apache Incubator, and has grown in use. The platform's website claims that over 80% of Fortune 100 companies use or trust …
A Brief Introduction to CI/CD and Emerging Trends in Software Development
Do you recall how software was shipped in floppies, CDs, and DVDs in the typical brick-and-mortar fashion? Software delivery models have undergone enormous changes in the last few decades. The Internet eased the distribution of software binaries by facilitating direct download. However, cloud computing has radically transformed the software …