Request Methods

Using GET and POST Methods to Fetch Data from Transparency Platform API

1. Understanding the Basics:

• APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are tools that allow different software systems to communicate and exchange data.
• GET and POST are two common methods used to fetch data from an API.

2. Using the GET Method:

• The GET method retrieves data from the API.
• It's used to fetch data without making any changes or updates.
• Here's how you can use the GET method:
  • Open a web browser or a tool like cURL or Postman.
  • Enter the API endpoint URL in the address bar or request field.
  • Press Enter or send the request.
  • The API will respond with the requested data.

3. Constructing the GET Request URL:

• API endpoints are URLs that represent specific resources or data.
• To refine your request, you can add parameters to the base URL.
• Parameters are added as query strings, usually separated by "?" and "&".
• For example:

https://web-api.tp.entsoe.eu/api?documentType=A73&processType=A16&in_Domain=10YNL----------L&periodStart=202304280000&periodEnd=202304290000&securityToken=YOUR_SECURITY_TOKEN

• How to get security token
• Postman example:

• Python example:

 

 

4. Using the POST Method:

• The POST method is used to send data to the API, typically for creating or updating resources.
• Postman example:

• Python example: