5 fun APIs for your next project

Marisa Martínez — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 10:56:04 +0000

Do you want to start a new project but don't have any ideas? Here are some fun APIs you can use:

🐐 PlaceGOAT: Because there are not only cats on Internet.

😪 The Bored API: Let's find you something to do.

👽 The Rick and Morty API: Just great.

👊 Chucknorris.io: Hand curated Chuck Norris facts.

🧪 Breaking Bad Quotes API: I am the danger.

Hope you enjoy!

Generating positive impact as a developer

Marisa Martínez — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:01:57 +0000

We are increasingly aware of the impact that we produce in our environment. Perhaps you recycle, work as a volunteer or you became vegan. But, why not take advantage of your develop skill to make a better world?

Moreover, contributing to positive impact opensource projects allows you to learn new technologies and be part of a solidary community. Everybody wins! 🏆

If you are interested, here are some repositories where you can help:

🌳 Sh**t! I Smoke: See your city's air pollution measured in daily cigarettes. Main language: TypeScript. https://github.com/amaurymartiny/shoot-i-smoke

🎈 Playtime: Homeless Children's Playtime Project. Main language: Ruby. https://github.com/rubyforgood/playtime

🌱 Treetracker: Android app for Track and verify reforestation plantings, paying planters on a per planting basis. Main language: Kotlin. https://github.com/Greenstand/treetracker-android

🐶 Animal Shelter Manager: Online solution for animal shelters, rescue groups and animal control facilities. Main language: Python. https://github.com/bobintetley/asm3

Hope you enjoy!

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5 fun APIs for your next project

Generating positive impact as a developer