API Documentation Assignment

Assignment Title:#

The Movie Database (TMDb) API Documentation#

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Prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of API concepts.
• Familiarity with Markdown for documentation.

Assignment Tasks:#

1. Sign Up for TMDb API Access:#

• Sign up for a TMDb API key by visiting TMDb API.

2. Explore TMDb API Documentation:#

• Review the official TMDb API documentation to understand the available endpoints and how to use the API.

3. Create an API Overview:#

• Write a brief introduction to the TMDb API, explaining its purpose and key features.
• Provide an example use case for the TMDb API.

4. Document Endpoints:#

• Document all the TMDb API (e.g., searching for movies, retrieving movie details, listing genres, etc.)
• For each endpoint, provide the following information:
  • Endpoint URL
  • HTTP Method
  • Request Parameters
  • Request Headers (including the API key)
  • Response Status Codes
  • Response Body (sample JSON response)
  • Authentication Requirements (using the API key)
  • Example Request
  • Example Response (sample JSON response)

5. Explain Rate Limiting:#

• Describe any rate limiting or usage restrictions imposed by the TMDb API.

6. Add Usage Guidelines:#

• Provide guidelines on best practices for using the TMDb API effectively and responsibly.

7. Include Testing Instructions:#

• Suggest methods for testing the TMDb API, such as writing test scripts.

8. Submission Guidelines:#

• Format your documentation using Markdown.
• Submit your documentation via this link

Resources:#

• TMDb API documentation: TMDb API Documentation

• API documentation class 1

• API documentation class 2

• Document API docs using Readme.io and Postman

Submission Deadline: No Deadline#

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