Understanding Python APIs and Requests

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What does API stand for?

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Application Programming Interface

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Why are APIs important in software development?

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APIs enable communication between software systems, promoting efficiency and integration.

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How do you make a GET request using Python's requests library?

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import requests
response = requests.get('https://api.example.com/data')

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The status code 200 means ................

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Successful request and you will get the response.

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How can you include an API key in your requests using Python?

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Use the requests library.

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What is the role of JSON in API communication?

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JSON is used as a data format for structuring requests and responses in API communication.