Learning how to use an API is one of best ways to go from beginner projects to really cool/useful apps. But it can be hard to find APIs that have simple auth, good docs, etc.
So heres a helpful resource for any new devs looking for a cool project to make!
| Image | API | Description | Tags | URL |
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Open Trivia DB | Get random trivia questions across many categories to easily add quizzes to your projects | No Auth, Free | Link |
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Open Meteo Weather | Simple, free weather forecasts for building weather apps without the hassle. | No Auth, Free | Link |
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PokeAPI | Access Pokémon data to create fun, interactive Pokémon-themed apps or games. | No Auth, Free | Link |
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Magic: The Gathering - Developers | Access detailed data on MTG cards, sets, and game rules, ideal for building apps or tools for Magic: The Gathering fans. | No Auth, Free | Link |
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Chess.com | Use real-time and historical data from Chess.com to build chess-related apps, leaderboards, and game analysis tools. | Auth, Freemium | Link |
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The Dog API | Fetch images and data for hundreds of dog breeds to create fun pet-related apps. | Auth, Free | Link |
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Coin Gecko | Access up-to-date cryptocurrency prices, market data, and trends for crypto tracking and trading apps. | Auth, Paid | Link |
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Open Brewery DB | Find information on breweries, beers, and tap lists across the US—great for location-based projects. | No Auth, Free | Link |
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Jikan API | Unofficial MyAnimeList API that lets you pull anime, manga, and user profile data for otaku-friendly projects. | No Auth, Free | Link |
I hope you find this helpful! :)
You can check out the full list for free (along with lots of other helpful resources for new devs) at www.beyondcode.app
Top comments (6)
Thank you @beyond_code_app
Happy to help!
This is actually really helpful thank you!
Of course!
And if folks have other Beginner Friendly APIs that I didn't mention, please mention them! :)
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