Set up required API's

[partialarts]

AS a developer I WANT to set up a number of API's SO THAT I can start testing

• [ ] Amazon Advertising API - https://affiliate-program.amazon.co.uk/assoc_credentials/home - @SimonAMcKenzie to work with Jason on initial Amazon API setup
• [x] Google Books - https://developers.google.com/books/ - @SimonAMcKenzie
• [x] Google Sheets - https://developers.google.com/sheets/ - @partialarts
• [x] Black History - https://blackhistoryapi.com/ - @ClaireFraser121
• [x] YouTube - display latest video from YT channel on the site - does this need an API? @AnnamKhalid
• [x] YouTube API sample script and API setup instructions - https://developers.google.com/youtube/v3/code_samples/apps-script https://developers.google.com/youtube/v3/getting-started
• [ ] Linktree - Fallback option for Amazon API - @AnnamKhalid - sign up to API and determine whether it could meet requirements

Amazon Advertising API Requirements

• [x] Meet minimum sales requirement and pass verification of sales
• [x] Be provided with an API key
• [ ] Test searching for a book. What information comes back, e.g. images

Google Books API Requirements

• [x] Fetch data from a Google Books API
• [x] Display image, title and description

Google Sheets API Requirements

• [x] Fetch data from a Google sheet
• [x] How is data displayed?

YouTube Requirements

• [x] Fetch the latest YouTube video from a channel playlist for auto updates
• [x] Aspect ratio for video called by API can be adjusted

Black History API Requirements

• [x] Use the template/people endpoint to get a list of possible people parameters
• [x] Test that we can display a random fact in the console - How is it formatted?
• [x] Test Results from passing People parameter into API - How many results are displayed? Is it random?

Add any 'need to know' information in the comments, e.g. API call limits or things that may cause a change in requirements

[ClaireFraser121]

black history API not working. I signed up but and they sent me an API token email, however it was empty. I have sent them an email to see if they can resolve the issue on their end.

[ClaireFraser121]

Afternoon Team,

I conducted testing on the Black History API last night, but unfortunately, encountered a CORS issue preventing it from working. We're currently dealing with a CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) problem, specifically a missing 'Access-Control-Allow-Origin' header in the server's response. To resolve this, we need to ensure the server includes this header, allowing our frontend to access the API. I've reached out to the server administrator or API provider, and I'm awaiting a response.

On a related note, I observed that the Black History API uses Wikipedia as its information source. Considering the concept of fixed cards from previous discussions, we could implement a system similar to the GoT lessons. This would involve populating the cards using a JSON with Wikipedia information links and another link for an image on the other side of the card. I propose incorporating a Math.random feature for a dynamic card experience, and we can still include a search bar for kids to look up specific individuals.

Best,

Claire

[SimonAMcKenzie]

19/01/2024 - Amazon Affiliate API erroneously closed account due to stating tracking was not implemented for Affiliate links, even though it is automatic once generated using Stripe. 19/01/2024 - Submitted an appeal. 24/01/2024 - Amazon reversed their decision, and made the API key available 🤦‍♂️