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How to Build a Custom Search Engine with the Google Search API (with Ruby)
Google is nowadays the go-to default search engine for almost everyone (Sorry Bing!). Not only that, but their service offering ranges from …
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List of 20+ Search APIs You Can Use Right Now
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The Top 12 Analytics APIs (including Google Analytics API & Alternatives)
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Project Highlight: Explain & Send Screenshots Google Chrome Extension
Like most people who write for the internet, I find myself constantly taking screenshots. I hit the keyboard shortcut on my computer. I open …
Add Authentication and Billing for Your API on Google Cloud Platform [Tutorial]
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HackDavis Teams Shine with Google Translate Skill
This weekend, we were in Davis, California for the Hack Davis hackathon! This hackathon was centered around the idea of social good, and we …
Google Flights API: Incorporate Travel Data into Your App
As of April 10, 2018, Google Flights API is now deprecated. Consider using Skyscanner Flights API instead (qpx express api alternative) as …
Amazon Alexa Tutorial: Build Google Translate Skill
We just got our hands on the Amazon Echo - a new Alexa-powered voice assistant device from Amazon. Let's see what we can do with …