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So, you want to be an API Python Hero?

What is an Application Programming Interface (API)?

Application Programming Interface (API) is a generic term. For example, it may apply to everything from the diagnostic port under your car’s dashboard, to the physical switch on your blender that controls the rotational speed of the blade. Nothing about the term “API” need necessarily involve HTTP or databases. Therefore, if you ever get into a conference call regarding APIs, and don’t want to seem like a noob, valid questions include:

The proposed API will be implement what programming language and framework? Frameworks are libraries that abstract away some of the complexity behind accepting […]

By |March 28th, 2020|APIs, Blog, Programming, Projects, Python|0 Comments
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Python versions? “Python2” vs “Python3”?

Python is a generalized term

If you have ever been confused by the term “Python”, or by all the number of Python versions in existence, don’t feel bad. The term “Python” is a bit general in nature. Since the initial debut in 1991, the language has gone through a number of major and minor revisions. The most notable, is the change from Python 2.x to Python 3.x.

Python 2 matured at version 2.7+. This was scheduled to hit end of life years ago, but finally has done so at the start of 2020. See Sunsetting Python 2 if you care to […]

By |February 5th, 2020|Blog, Linux, Programming, Python|0 Comments
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Python and APIs – NASA’s Open APIs

I often work with Alta3 Research to provide Python Training solutions for corporate enterprises. The video below is one I made for Alta3 Research documenting the use of Python to interact with NASA’s Open APIs by leveraging the HTTP / HTTPS protocol.

Using Python to interact with APIs using HTTP / HTTPS is a critical skillet for anyone looking to automate solutions within their infrastructure. In this lab, the messaging is rather simple. Of the many HTTP / HTTPS verbs (POST, DELETE, PUT, etc.), we’ll only be utilizing the GET. Consider the model below.

(our code)
Python Client ——- HTTPS GET ——-> […]

By |November 22nd, 2019|APIs, Blog, Programming, Python, Video|0 Comments
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Python Looping with while and for

If you just landed here, looking for help on Python training, or Python looping you came to the right spot! If your new to Python programming, you might start back on my first post before hopping into a discussion of loops.

Before reading about my take on Python looping, start by reviewing the official documentation on Python while loops, and Python for loops. After you read over what Python.org has to say on the matter, it is time to start coding.

Lab 4.1 – Using a while loop

I have long thought writing simple games a fun way to learn programming. Imagine […]

By |May 12th, 2017|Blog, Programming, Python|0 Comments
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Python Training – Making choices with if, elif, else

If you just landed on this site looking for Python training, then you came to the correct spot! This post is the continuation of several posts on learning to code with Python. The start of this series can be found here.

In this post we’ll explore the power of if, elif and else while coding with Python. The best place to start reading is always the official Python documentation. Start by reading up on the if, elif, and else statements.

After reading the Python docs, it is time to start coding! The scripts below will help you understand more about making […]

By |April 2nd, 2017|Blog, Programming, Python|0 Comments
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Python Training – Python Dictionaries

If you just landed here looking start Python studies, it is recommended you start out with my previous post Introduction to Python Programming. That should be enough to get you up and running. If for some reason you find it lacking, just shoot me a message and I’ll be sure to make clarifications. Otherwise, if you landed here just looking to learn more about Python dictionaries, then read on!

If you find any of these lessons compelling, and are looking for Python training, do reach out. I’ve authored several courses on Python programming, and would love to be the trainer […]

By |February 16th, 2017|Blog, Programming, Python|0 Comments
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Introduction to Python Programming

This post is designed to help people get up and running quickly with some well written Python programming lessons. I won’t assume you are dumb, but I will offer you some tips I wish I had when I first started Python programming.

First, you’ll need to install Python. All things Python version 2.x are historic (dead), so be sure to install Python 3.x. You can do that by visiting this link here, and installing the latest version appropriate to your machine. PC, Mac and Linux are supported: Download Python

Next you’ll need a place to write code (Microsoft Word […]

By |January 10th, 2017|Blog, Programming, Python|0 Comments
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