Practice What is a REST API? - 2.1 | Chapter 12: Working with External Libraries and APIs | Python Advance
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the GET method do in a REST API?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how you would 'get' information.

Question 2

Easy

What code would you use to execute a POST request?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember to specify the URL and the data format.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does the POST method do in a REST API?

  • Retrieves data
  • Updates data
  • Creates data
  • Removes data

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of posting something new!

Question 2

True or False: REST APIs can only be accessed using the GET method.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the different functions APIs can perform.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You have an API that returns user information. Describe how you would fetch data for a specific user and what you would check for in the response.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what URL structure you need to access that specific user's data.

Question 2

Design a simple API that manages a list of books. Outline the methods and expected responses for retrieving, adding, updating, and deleting a book.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the flow of handling a book through each API methodβ€”what should happen to its data?

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