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iOS

Posted by Zachary Dalzell
Zachary Dalzell
3,236 Points

How to use an API Key?

Hi,

I have a project in mind (tracking routes of different public transportation) and have an API Key to access that information. How do I actually go about using the key? I'm working through the iOS Dev track now and have search some on Stack Overflow but can't really seem to figure it out.

Amit Bijlani
Amit Bijlani
Treehouse Guest Teacher
Amit Bijlani
Amit Bijlani
Treehouse Guest Teacher

Depends on the API. Do you have any code you can share?

1 Answer

Greg Barbosa
Greg Barbosa
9,874 Points
Greg Barbosa
Greg Barbosa
9,874 Points

Imagine an API key like a literal key. You use it to unlock and gain access into somewhere you want to go. But first things first, you need a door for that key to be useful.

Your API key, for which service is it with (website/server/etc)?