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RapidAPI VS Code extension brings a fully functional HTTP Client to your VSCode. In this piece, let’s take a critical look at this extension.

A deep dive into RapidAPI Client for VS Code

RapidAPI Studio provides an integrated UX to build, consume, and govern APIs. In this piece, let’s look at everything you need to know about it to get started.

Everything you need to know about RapidAPI Studio

API development is broken and chaotic. But you can improve API Development by using the right API Dev Tools. Let’s see how RapidAPI solves 22 API Developer problems in 2022.

22 Developer Problems Solved by RapidAPI in 2022

The best way to learn web development and coding, in general, is by building projects to apply your knowledge. Today web applications are centered around the APIs they consume. Moreover, on the enterprise level, APIs are often designed before creating applications for different platforms.

Therefore, learning how to interact with APIs, send requests, handle their response, and manage errors are critical aspects of web development's learning curve. Before moving further, let's revise our concepts about APIs.

## API

The Application Programming Interface (API) is like a middle man, connecting two sides; a waiter takes your order and brings you food. It is a channel that applications utilize to talk with each other. You put some information at one end, and the API takes that information and gets back with a result.

An API lets one application use the capabilities of another system. This means that if you want to build an e-commerce application, you can concentrate on building only your product. You can use the API of different applications for payments, billings, authentication, etc.

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## Projects

This guide will cover some exciting Web projects that use APIs, and every project includes a demo and a how-to guide. You can use these project ideas to improve your skills and showcase them in your developer portfolio.

This guide will present ten excellent web apps that use different APIs for data fetching. These examples use APIs to make applications that serve real use-cases. Every app has a detailed guide that demonstrates how to build it, which will help you get started right away.

### RapidAPI Hub

All these examples use APIs from [RapidAPI Hub](https://RapidAPI.com/hub?utm_source=RapidAPI.com/guides&utm_medium=DevRel&utm_campaign=DevRel), the largest API marketplace which enables you to choose from thousands of public APIs for use in your projects.

### 1. Real Estate App

![Real Estate App built using Realty API](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/RapidAPI/DevRel-Stack-Data/production/guides/posts/build-real-estate-app/images/final.png)

In this project, we used the [Realty API](https://rapidapi.com/apidojo/api/realty-in-us/?utm_source=RapidAPI.com/guides&utm_medium=DevRel&utm_campaign=DevRel), which provides updated data regarding real estate in the United States. So, the web application will allow users to search for the properties available for sale in the United States.

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	Check this step-by-step guide that demonstrates how to build this
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You can also try the [live application](https://rapidapi-example-real-estate-app.vercel.app/) and find its [source code](https://github.com/RapidAPI/DevRel-Examples-External/tree/main/real-estate-app) on the RapidAPI Examples Repository GitHub.

### 2. Screenshot Generator

![Screenshot App built using Website Screenshot API](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/RapidAPI/DevRel-Stack-Data/production/guides/posts/build-screenshot-app/images/final.png)

In this project, we used the [Website Screenshot API](https://rapidapi.com/apishub/api/website-screenshot6/?utm_source=RapidAPI.com/guides&utm_medium=DevRel&utm_campaign=DevRel), which offers fast screenshot generation. So, the web application will allow its users to get an automated screenshot of a given URL.

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	Check this step-by-step guide that demonstrates how to build this
	application.
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You can also try the [live application](https://rapidapi-example-screenshot-app.vercel.app/) and find its [source code](https://github.com/RapidAPI/DevRel-Examples-External/tree/main/screenshot-app) on the RapidAPI Examples Repository GitHub.

### 3. Food Recipe App

![Recipe App built using Spoonacular API](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/RapidAPI/DevRel-Stack-Data/production/guides/posts/build-recipe-app/images/final-app.png)

In this project, we used the [Spoonacular API](https://rapidapi.com/spoonacular/api/recipe-food-nutrition/?utm_source=RapidAPI.com/guides&utm_medium=DevRel&utm_campaign=DevRel), which is one of the most popular food APIs and provides data about thousands of recipes and ingredients. So, the web application will allow users to search for food recipes according to different parameters like diet, ingredients, etc.

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	Check this step-by-step guide that demonstrates how to build this
	application.
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You can also try the [live application](https://rapidapi-example-recipe-app.vercel.app/) and find its [source code](https://github.com/RapidAPI/DevRel-Examples-External/tree/main/recipe-app) on the RapidAPI Examples Repository GitHub.

### 4. Streaming Availability Checker

![Streaming Availability built using OTT Details API](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/RapidAPI/DevRel-Stack-Data/production/guides/posts/build-streaming-app/images/final-app.png)

The content offered by streaming services varies from region to region. Sometimes it gets frustrating when the content you are looking for is not available on your streaming platform. In this project, we used the [OTT Details API](https://rapidapi.com/gox-ai-gox-ai-default/api/ott-details/?utm_source=RapidAPI.com/guides&utm_medium=DevRel&utm_campaign=DevRel) to build a web application that will show the availability of movies or TV shows across streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, HBO, etc.

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	Check this step-by-step guide that demonstrates how to build this
	application.
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You can also try the [live application](https://rapidapi-example-streaming-app.vercel.app/) and find its [source code](https://github.com/RapidAPI/DevRel-Examples-External/tree/main/streaming-app) on the RapidAPI Examples Repository GitHub.

### 5. Crypto News App

![Crypto News App built with Next.js and Cryptocurrency API from RapidAPI Hub](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/RapidAPI/DevRel-Stack-Data/production/guides/posts/build-crypto-news-app/images/crypto-news-1.png)

Today, APIs exist that provide all kinds of Cryptocurrency data, including their latest news. In this project, we used the [Investing - Cryptocurrency Markets API](https://rapidapi.com/apidojo/api/investing-cryptocurrency-markets/?utm_source=RapidAPI.com/guides&utm_medium=DevRel&utm_campaign=DevRel) to build a web application that will display the latest news related to Cryptocurrency.

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	Check this step-by-step guide that demonstrates how to build this
	application.
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You can also try the [live application](https://rapidapi-example-crypto-news-app.vercel.app/) and find its [source code](https://github.com/RapidAPI/DevRel-Examples-External/tree/main/crypto-news-app) on the RapidAPI Examples Repository GitHub.

### 6. Email Validator

![Email Validator App built with Email Check API](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/RapidAPI/DevRel-Stack-Data/0f687aead197486a85c58dbdbc66ce0c3e0ee2ca/guides/posts/build-email-validator-app/images/cover.png)

Have you ever wondered how organizations check Email IDs to see if they are valid or not? In this project, we will build an application around this use case using the [Email Check API](https://rapidapi.com/Top-Rated/api/e-mail-check-invalid-or-disposable-domain?utm_source=RapidAPI.com/guides&utm_medium=DevRel&utm_campaign=DevRel). The app will take an email and provide us with information about its validity.

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	Check this step-by-step guide that demonstrates how to build this
	application.
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You can also try the [live application](https://rapidapi-example-email-validator-app.vercel.app/) and find its [source code](https://github.com/RapidAPI/DevRel-Examples-External/tree/main/email-validator-app) on the RapidAPI Examples Repository GitHub.

### 7. Domain Search

![Domain App built using NameAuditor WHOIS API](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/RapidAPI/DevRel-Stack-Data/production/guides/posts/build-domain-app/images/domain-app.png)

In this project, we used the [NameAuditor WHOIS API](https://rapidapi.com/nameauditor/api/nameauditor-whois-check/?utm_source=RapidAPI.com/guides&utm_medium=DevRel&utm_campaign=DevRel), which provides WHOIS data about domains. So, the web application will allow users to search web domains and check information like their availability.

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	Check this step-by-step guide that demonstrates how to build this
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You can also try the [live application](https://rapidapi-example-domain-app.vercel.app/) and find its [source code](https://github.com/RapidAPI/DevRel-Examples-External/tree/main/domain-app) on the RapidAPI Examples Repository GitHub.

### 8. Song Lyrics Finder

![Lyrics app built using Genius - Song Lyrics API](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/RapidAPI/DevRel-Stack-Data/production/guides/posts/build-lyrics-app/images/preview.png)

In this project, we used the [Genius - Song Lyrics API](https://rapidapi.com/Glavier/api/genius-song-lyrics1/?utm_source=RapidAPI.com/guides&utm_medium=DevRel&utm_campaign=DevRel) to create a web app that allows users to get the lyrics of any song track they are looking for

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	Check this step-by-step guide that demonstrates how to build this
	application.
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You can also try the [live application](https://rapidapi-example-lyrics-app.vercel.app/) and find its [source code](https://github.com/RapidAPI/DevRel-Examples-External/tree/main/lyrics-app) on the RapidAPI Examples Repository GitHub.

### 9. Text Sentiment Analysis App

![Text Sentimental Analysis App built with Text Sentiment Analysis API](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/RapidAPI/DevRel-Stack-Data/production/guides/posts/build-text-sentiment-analysis-app/images/cover.png)

In this project, we used the AI-powered [Text Analysis API](https://rapidapi.com/gaurmanojkumar530/api/text-analysis12/?utm_source=RapidAPI.com%2Fguides&utm_medium=DevRel&utm_campaign=DevRel), which analyses a text for its emotions. The web application lets the user know how their text sounds, whether positive, negative, or neutral?

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	application.
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You can also try the [live application](https://rapidapi-text-sentiment-analysis-app.vercel.app) and find its [source code](https://github.com/RapidAPI/DevRel-Examples-External/tree/main/text-sentiment-analysis-app) on the RapidAPI Examples Repository GitHub.

### 10. Movie Details App

![Movie Details App built with Next.js and IMDb API](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/RapidAPI/DevRel-Stack-Data/7a04292c776f657636cc5ec14a42081b899d0a41/guides/posts/build-movie-details-app/images/cover.png)

This project uses the [IMDb API](https://rapidapi.com/apidojo/api/imdb8/?utm_source=RapidAPI.com/guides&utm_medium=DevRel&utm_campaign=DevRel) to create a Next.js web application that shows the details of a movie like its runtime, the year it was released, poster, etc., to the user.

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	Check this step-by-step guide that demonstrates how to build this
	application.
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You can also try the [live application](https://rapidapi-example-movie-details-app.vercel.app/) and find its [source code](https://github.com/RapidAPI/DevRel-Examples-External/tree/main/movie-details-app) on the RapidAPI Examples Repository GitHub.


APIs are a fundamental part of the web, and there are countless APIs providing access to all kinds of data for web applications. This guide will cover some interesting Web projects for your portfolio that use APIs, and every project includes a demo and a how-to guide.

Ten Interesting Web App Ideas That Use APIs

RapidAPI Studio offers three major features. One of them is Hub Listing, where you can manage your APIs and make them more secure. Let’s take a look at it.

A deep dive into Hub Listing of RapidAPI Studio

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Learn how to create and market your APIs to make money as a developer.

Earn a Passive Income by Monetizing APIs as a Developer

API lifecycle struggles with fractured tools and workflows. RapidAPI Studio fixes this by offering the only tool you need for complete API Lifecycle Management. 

Manage Full API Lifecycle With This One Tool

The API client inside RapidAPI Studio is an online API testing tool that has everything you may need to debug APIs. Let’s learn more about it in this piece.

How to use the API client inside RapidAPI Studio?

RapidAPI VS Code extension brings a full-featured HTTP Client to your VS Code. Let’s discuss its features that help you build, consume, and test APIs. 

Put API Development at Ease With RapidAPI Client for VS Code

RapidAPI Client is a high-performant API testing extension for VS Code, whereas RapidAPI Studio is an all-in-one API development toolkit. Let’s look at how to test APIs with them.

How To Use RapidAPI Client for VS Code and RapidAPI Studio to Test APIs?

RapidAPI Hub has over 35000+ public APIs that you can use in your applications. It supports over 40+ different API calling code snippets. Let’s take a look.

RapidAPI Hub – The Next Generation API Platform

Guides by RapidAPI offer short and long form API Development content with interactive examples and visuals to help you become a pro API Developer.

RapidAPI Guides: Short and long form API Development content with interactive examples.