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Q1: Write a breif report describing the API, authentication method And how

you configured it?

API, Authentication Method, and Configuration Report

1. API Overview

An API (Application Programming Interface) serves as a communication bridge between


software applications, enabling them to exchange data and perform operations. APIs can provide
services such as data retrieval, data posting, and process execution. They are used in various
domains, including web development, IoT, machine learning, and more.

2. Authentication Method

Authentication ensures that API access is secure and only authorized users or systems can
interact with the API. Common authentication methods include:

 API Keys: A unique key provided to the user to include in requests.


 OAuth 2.0: A robust method using tokens for secure access without sharing sensitive
credentials.
 Basic Authentication: Using a username and password encoded in base64.
 JWT (JSON Web Tokens): Tokens with encoded user information and a digital
signature.

For this project, the authentication method selected was API Key Authentication. This
method was chosen because it is straightforward and fits the project's scope, ensuring secure and
authorized access.

3. Configuration

The API was configured in the following steps:

1. Registering and Obtaining the API Key:


o Registered with the API provider platform to create an account.
o Generated an API key from the provider’s dashboard.
2. Setting Up the Environment:
o Installed necessary Python libraries, such as requests or http.client, for interacting
with the API.
o Stored the API key securely in a .env file or as an environment variable to avoid
hardcoding it in the codebase.
3. Testing the API:

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o Tested the API using tools like Postman or Curl to verify its functionality and
ensure the key was valid.
o Made test requests (GET, POST) using sample endpoints provided in the API
documentation.
4. Integrating the API into the Project:
o Wrote Python scripts to send requests to the API using the requests library.
o Included the API key in the request headers, as required by the authentication
method.
o Example code snippet:
o import os
o import requests
o
o # Load API key from environment variables
o API_KEY = os.getenv("API_KEY")
o BASE_URL = "https://api.example.com/v1/"
o
o # Headers for authentication
o headers = {
o "Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}",
o "Content-Type": "application/json"
o }
o
o# Example GET request
oresponse = requests.get(f"{BASE_URL}endpoint", headers=headers)
oprint(response.json())
5. Error Handling and Logging:
o Implemented error-handling mechanisms to manage exceptions such as invalid
API keys, rate limits, or connectivity issues.
o Configured logging to keep track of API calls and responses for debugging
purposes.

Conclusion

The API was successfully configured using the API Key Authentication method. This setup
provides secure access and ensures smooth integration with the project’s requirements. Proper
precautions, such as secure storage of keys and error handling, were implemented to maintain
robustness.

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Q2 Include screenshot or flow diagrams of your visual progranning setup?
Here is the flow diagram representing the API integration using visual programming tools like
Node-RED. It outlines the setup and shows the data flow between nodes. Let me know if you
need further details!

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