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It's a great go-to for an API that provides relatable, recognizable data for a demo, class, or darn near anything else you build that doesn't need selling.
by 98codes 8y ago
It's a great go-to for an API that provides relatable, recognizable data for a demo, class, or darn near anything else you build that doesn't need selling.
- mrweasel 8y agoIf I was still teaching I could see myself using it in a class, as a demo. One of the hardest things to come up with is good data, and enough of it, to keep students entertained with their assignments.
- projectramo 8y agoYou think its okay to use WOLVERINE himself in any old demo?
- KingMob 8y agoHe's the best there is, at what he does, which is illustrating REST APIs.
- tomphoolery 8y agoyeah, until you build it into a product that is used by developers and then when the Marvel API is down you can't work. Looking at you, Elastic. Whatever shithead developer decided that was a good idea should be fired immediately. ESVM is the worst product you've ever made.
- onion2k 8y agoIn the case of using an API to demonstrate how to use an API, the fact it might be unavailable is a feature. Waaaaaay too many developers write code that assumes a service will always be up.
- ecaron 8y agoFor teaching in a class, I like https://github.com/BestBuy/api-playground https://github.com/BestBuy/api-playground. Let's you consume it and see how it is written while still having relatable content.