📚 Documentation & Examples
Everything you need to integrate with Open Government, Netherlands
🚀 Quick Start Examples
// Open Government, Netherlands API Example
const response = await fetch('https://data.overheid.nl/en/ondersteuning/data-publiceren/api', {
method: 'GET',
headers: {
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);The Netherlands Government Open Data API provides a comprehensive platform for accessing a vast array of datasets published by various government agencies in the Netherlands. By leveraging this API, developers and data enthusiasts can seamlessly integrate public data into their applications, enhancing transparency and fostering innovation. The API offers a standardized way to access information on topics ranging from demographics and infrastructure to health and environment, enabling users to stay informed and make data-driven decisions. This resource not only fosters collaboration across sectors but also contributes to the global movement towards open data.
Utilizing the Netherlands Government Open Data API comes with numerous advantages. For instance, it simplifies the process of discovering and utilizing public datasets, thereby saving time and resources. Users can easily filter and query data to obtain specific information, while the API supports various formats for flexibility in integration. The consistent structure of the dataset allows for straightforward application development, and by accessing the data directly, users guarantee they are working with the most current information available. Below are some key benefits of using this API:
- Access to a wide range of datasets from different government departments.
- Enhanced transparency and accountability through open data initiatives.
- Easy integration of public data into applications for varied use cases.
- Ability to filter and obtain specific datasets tailored to user needs.
- Regular updates ensure access to the most current government information.
Here is a JavaScript code example to call the API:
const axios = require('axios');
const apiUrl = 'https://data.overheid.nl/api/v3/datasets';
async function fetchDatasets() {
try {
const response = await axios.get(apiUrl);
console.log(response.data);
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error fetching datasets:', error);
}
}
fetchDatasets();
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