12-26-2020, 11:39 PM
I like to begin by importing requests in my scripts you see. It handles everything without much fuss for you. And then you build the call using the method that fits your needs. But you must check the endpoint details first before sending anything. Perhaps you add headers if the server expects authentication tokens from you.
Now you pass parameters through the url or in the body depending on the call type. I often use get for fetching data from servers you know. You send post requests when updating records on the other end. Also you handle responses by checking the status code right after. Then you parse the returned data into usable formats for your programs.
You deal with errors by catching exceptions that pop up during the process. I try to retry failed calls a few times if the network acts up on you. But you should always validate the json output before using it further. Perhaps authentication requires api keys so you include them in every request header. Now you test the whole thing locally to spot issues early on.
Or you might switch libraries if requests does not cover advanced features you require. I prefer keeping things basic at first for juniors like you. You log the full request details to debug problems later. Then you consider timeouts to prevent hangs in your automation scripts. Also you manage sessions for multiple calls to the same service.
You build query strings manually when parameters get complex in your work. I usually debug by printing the response text to inspect it. But you avoid exposing sensitive info in those logs for security reasons. Perhaps rate limits force you to add delays between calls. Now you integrate this into larger admin tools for daily tasks.
You experiment with different verbs like put or delete as needed. I find that error handling makes your code more robust overall. Then you combine this with other python modules for file handling too. Also you monitor the api documentation for any changes that affect you.
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Now you pass parameters through the url or in the body depending on the call type. I often use get for fetching data from servers you know. You send post requests when updating records on the other end. Also you handle responses by checking the status code right after. Then you parse the returned data into usable formats for your programs.
You deal with errors by catching exceptions that pop up during the process. I try to retry failed calls a few times if the network acts up on you. But you should always validate the json output before using it further. Perhaps authentication requires api keys so you include them in every request header. Now you test the whole thing locally to spot issues early on.
Or you might switch libraries if requests does not cover advanced features you require. I prefer keeping things basic at first for juniors like you. You log the full request details to debug problems later. Then you consider timeouts to prevent hangs in your automation scripts. Also you manage sessions for multiple calls to the same service.
You build query strings manually when parameters get complex in your work. I usually debug by printing the response text to inspect it. But you avoid exposing sensitive info in those logs for security reasons. Perhaps rate limits force you to add delays between calls. Now you integrate this into larger admin tools for daily tasks.
You experiment with different verbs like put or delete as needed. I find that error handling makes your code more robust overall. Then you combine this with other python modules for file handling too. Also you monitor the api documentation for any changes that affect you.
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