WebSim.ai Help: External APIs, Data Types, and News Feeds

Search APIs

Available External APIs

• Currency Exchange API
  JSON

  Get up-to-date currency exchange rates.

  Usage:

  fetch('https://api.exchangerate-api.com/v4/latest/USD')
    .then(response => response.json())
    .then(data => {
      console.log(`1 USD = ${data.rates.EUR} EUR`);
      console.log(`1 USD = ${data.rates.GBP} GBP`);
    })
    .catch(error => console.error('Error:', error));
            

• News API
  JSON

  Retrieve the latest news articles from various sources.

  Usage:

  fetch('https://newsapi.org/v2/top-headlines?country=us&apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY')
    .then(response => response.json())
    .then(data => {
      data.articles.forEach(article => {
        console.log(`Title: ${article.title}`);
        console.log(`Description: ${article.description}`);
      });
    })
    .catch(error => console.error('Error:', error));
            

• Weather API
  JSON XML

  Fetch real-time weather data for any location.

  Usage:

  fetch('https://api.weatherapi.com/v1/current.json?key=YOUR_API_KEY&q=London')
    .then(response => response.json())
    .then(data => {
      console.log(`Current temperature in ${data.location.name}: ${data.current.temp_c}°C`);
    })
    .catch(error => console.error('Error:', error));
            

Search Data Types

Supported Data Types

• JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)

  Lightweight data interchange format.

  Example:

  {
    "name": "John Doe",
    "age": 30,
    "city": "New York"
  }
            

• XML (eXtensible Markup Language)

  Versatile markup language for storing and transporting data.

  Example:

  
    John Doe
    30
    New York
  
            

• CSV (Comma-Separated Values)

  Simple file format for storing tabular data.

  Example:

  Name,Age,City
  John Doe,30,New York
  Jane Smith,25,London
            

• Images

  Supported formats include JPEG, PNG, GIF, SVG, and WebP.

  Usage Example:

• Audio

  Supported formats include MP3, WAV, OGG, and AAC.

  Usage Example:

• Video

  Supported formats include MP4, WebM, and OGG.

  Usage Example:

• PDF (Portable Document Format)

  For displaying documents with preserved formatting.

  Usage Example:

• SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)

  XML-based vector image format for two-dimensional graphics.

  Usage Example:

Supported News Feed Types

WebSim.ai supports various types of news feeds to keep your simulated websites up-to-date with the latest information. Here are the main types of feeds supported:

• RSS (Really Simple Syndication)

  The most common syndication format for news feeds and blogs.

  Example Usage:

  fetch('https://example.com/rss-feed.xml')
    .then(response => response.text())
    .then(str => new window.DOMParser().parseFromString(str, "text/xml"))
    .then(data => {
      const items = data.querySelectorAll("item");
      items.forEach(el => {
        console.log(`Title: ${el.querySelector("title").textContent}`);
        console.log(`Link: ${el.querySelector("link").textContent}`);
      });
    })
    .catch(error => console.error('Error:', error));
            

• Atom

  An XML-based format that provides a framework for sharing and syndicating content.

  Example Usage:

  fetch('https://example.com/atom-feed.xml')
    .then(response => response.text())
    .then(str => new window.DOMParser().parseFromString(str, "text/xml"))
    .then(data => {
      const entries = data.querySelectorAll("entry");
      entries.forEach(el => {
        console.log(`Title: ${el.querySelector("title").textContent}`);
        console.log(`Link: ${el.querySelector("link").getAttribute("href")}`);
      });
    })
    .catch(error => console.error('Error:', error));
            

• JSON Feed

  A modern alternative to RSS and Atom, using JSON instead of XML.

  Example Usage:

  fetch('https://example.com/json-feed.json')
    .then(response => response.json())
    .then(data => {
      data.items.forEach(item => {
        console.log(`Title: ${item.title}`);
        console.log(`URL: ${item.url}`);
      });
    })
    .catch(error => console.error('Error:', error));
            

Integrating News Feeds

To integrate a news feed into your WebSim project:

1. Choose the appropriate feed type (RSS, Atom, or JSON Feed) based on the source you're using.
2. Use the WebSim.ai built-in fetch function to retrieve the feed data.
3. Parse the feed data according to its format (XML for RSS and Atom, JSON for JSON Feed).
4. Extract the relevant information (titles, links, descriptions, etc.) from the parsed data.
5. Display the extracted information on your simulated website, updating it periodically to keep content fresh.

Remember to respect the terms of service and usage limits of the news feed providers. Some may require attribution or have restrictions on commercial use.