Everything You Need to Know About the Cat Facts API

Are you a cat lover? Have you ever wondered how many whiskers a cat has or how fast they can run? Look no further than the Cat Facts API! This public API provides you with all the cat-related facts you could possibly need. Here's how to get started using the Cat Facts API with JavaScript.

Getting Started

First, you'll need to get an API key. Luckily, the Cat Facts API doesn't require an API key to use - you can start making requests right away! Here's a simple example of how to fetch a random cat fact using the fetch() function in JavaScript:

fetch('https://cat-fact.herokuapp.com/facts/random')
  .then(response => response.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data.text))
  .catch(error => console.error(error));

This code sends a GET request to the Cat Facts API's /facts/random endpoint, which returns a random fact about cats. We then parse the JSON response and log the text of the fact to the console.

Advanced Usage

What if you want to filter the facts by category, or search for a specific keyword? The Cat Facts API lets you do both! Here's an example of how to fetch all the facts in the "history" category:

fetch('https://cat-fact.herokuapp.com/facts?animal_type=cat&category=history')
  .then(response => response.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data.map(fact => fact.text)))
  .catch(error => console.error(error));

This code sends a GET request to the Cat Facts API's /facts endpoint, with two query parameters: animal_type=cat and category=history. This tells the API to only return facts that are about cats and are in the "history" category. We then log the text of each fact to the console.

You can also search for particular keywords using the search query parameter. Here's an example of how to search for facts that contain the word "hair":

fetch('https://cat-fact.herokuapp.com/facts?animal_type=cat&search=hair')
  .then(response => response.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data.map(fact => fact.text)))
  .catch(error => console.error(error));

This code sends a GET request to the Cat Facts API's /facts endpoint, with the animal_type=cat and search=hair query parameters. This tells the API to only return facts that are about cats and contain the word "hair". We then log the text of each fact to the console.

Conclusion

The Cat Facts API is a great resource for cat lovers and developers alike. With its easy-to-use endpoints and flexible query parameters, you can quickly and easily retrieve all the cat-related facts you need. Happy coding!