APIs, Webhooks & JSON Explained: A Beginner's Guide to Web Communication

Confused about APIs, Webhooks, and JSON? 🤔 This beginner's guide breaks down web communication fundamentals! Learn how services communicate, understand API documentation, and use HTTP requests.

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0:00 - Introduction to Web Communication Basics
0:35 - Understanding Web Communication Fundamentals
1:27 - API Methods: GET, POST, PUT & DELETE Explained
2:17 - What is JSON? Structure and Importance
3:32 - APIs as a "Restaurant Menu" Analogy
4:20 - API Keys and Authentication
6:37 - Setting Up HTTP Requests: Headers and Body
9:08 - Parsing JSON Responses
10:28 - Using JSON Parsers in Automation
13:00 - Integration with AirTable
14:27 - Complex API Example: Working with Visiona
17:01 - Webhooks Explained: The Phone Analogy
18:04 - Practical Webhook Demonstration
21:18 - Benefits of Webhooks vs Timers
24:00 - Data Types and JSON Structures
26:33 - Visual Examples of JSON Structure
29:02 - Case Study: YouTube Transcript Processing App
32:25 - Single Prompt vs Multiple Specialized Prompts
35:54 - Complex Use Case: Image Analysis with Visiona
39:28 - Final Example: Customer Message Processing Flow
42:09 - Conclusion and Next Steps
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