How to make three API calls using the Hacker News API in Python?

Introduction:

The Hacker News API allows individuals to retrieve news information on their website:

• The ability to find the newest news.

• Find the latest comments on the website.

• Search for profile changes that a user has made.

Prerequisites:

Before you begin this guide, you need the following:

• You need to set up a local development environment for Python 3. How To Install Ubuntu ?

• A text editor that you will be comfortable using: Sublime Text, Atom, Visual Studio Code.

• You need a Hacker News account.

What To Install:

• You need to install Requests using PIP in Terminal.

• Press CTRL + ALT + T on your keyboard and type:

• PIP install requests.

API Calls:

• GET - Requests a resource at the requested URL.

• OPTIONS - Indicates which techniques are supported.

• HEAD - Returns meta data from the requested URL.

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• Install: Python 3.

• Install: Firefox or Chrome.

• Run: "pip install virtualenv".

• Run: "virtualenv venv".

• Run: "source venv/bin/activate".

• Run: "pip install -r requirements.txt".

• Run: "python3 hackernewstep2.py".