Introduction to APIs in R

Description

Prerequisite: "Introduction to R for Absolute Beginners" or some experience using R

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) allow you to access live, structured data from sources like government agencies, research repositories, and online platforms. This hands-on workshop by Johns Hopkins Data Services introduces the basics of working with APIs in R. You'll learn how to make API requests, handle responses, and work with common data formats like JSON and XML. Attendees will also cover how to read API documentation and troubleshoot common issues.