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Path overview
In this path, you’ll learn how to use application program interfaces (APIs) and powerful web scraping tools to create truly unique and targeted datasets. You’ll also learn how to automate the process of putting unstructured data into an organized and understandable dataset.
Best of all, you’ll learn by doing – you’ll write code and get feedback directly in the browser. You’ll apply your skills to several guided projects involving realistic business scenarios to build your portfolio and prepare for your next interview.
Key skills
- Performing queries on external data sources using an API with R
- Collecting data from the web using a variety of web scraping tools
- Identifying and overcoming common setbacks in practical data analysis
Path outline
Part 1: APIs and Web Scraping with R [2 courses]
Introduction to APIs in R 3h
Objectives- Query external data sources using an API
- Query using an API with authentication
Introduction to Web Scraping in R 3h
Objectives- Scrape data from the web
- Identify tools for complex web pages
The Dataquest guarantee
Dataquest has helped thousands of people start new careers in data. If you put in the work and follow our path, you’ll master data skills and grow your career.
We believe so strongly in our paths that we offer a full satisfaction guarantee. If you complete a career path on Dataquest and aren’t satisfied with your outcome, we’ll give you a refund.
Master skills faster with Dataquest
Go from zero to job-ready
Learn exactly what you need to achieve your goal. Don’t waste time on unrelated lessons.
Build your project portfolio
Build confidence with our in-depth projects, and show off your data skills.
Challenge yourself with exercises
Work with real data from day one with interactive lessons and hands-on exercises.
Showcase your path certification
Share the evidence of your hard work with your network and potential employers.
Projects in this path
New York Solar Resource Data
For this project, we’ll step into the role of data analysts to extract solar resource data for New York City using an API, parse the JSON response, and convert it into a dataframe for analysis in R.
Analyzing Movie Ratings
For this project, we’ll step into the role of data analysts to scrape IMDb movie data using R, analyzing ratings and votes to identify trends and build data visualization skills.
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