Exercise: Extracting Data with a REST API

Example

Let's see an example of using an API to extract data.

Suppose we’re developers working for a cryptocurrency company. Our company is buying cryptocurrency data from a third-party data vendor that has an application that offers simple price reports for various currencies for the last 24 hours.

Let’s take a quick tour through their app. First, click the live-app widget below to run the app. We should reach the home page of the application.

Next, click the tab “Symbols” on the top to reach a page showcasing all the cryptocurrencies available.