Modern web apps need pixel-perfect screenshots for UI testing, social previews, reporting dashboards, and automated monitoring. But capturing high-quality, fast-loading images remains a real headache for developers.Modern devices have pixel densities ranging from 2x on tablets to 3x on mobile flagships, yet standard screenshots appear blurry when displayed on these high-DPI screens, diminishing…
Let’s face it, manually extracting data from websites is a total pain. Maybe you need to monitor competitor prices, gather leads, aggregate content, or analyze market trends. Whatever your use case, spending hours copying and pasting data from websites is not just…
In a recent tutorial, we showed you how to build an IP-based threat detection system using IPStack’s security module (You can watch the step-by-step youtube video here) In this article, we’ll build on that lesson by incorporating real-time alerts that let you know when…
Building a news app that collates a curated list of top headlines based on a user’s personalized requirements is easier than it sounds! Using a news media API integration and React, you can quickly put together a personalized news application that fetches live news headlines and filters them by category, keyword, and source.In this article, we’ll first answer the question “What is a news…
How to Build a Real-Time Weather Dashboard Using the Weatherstack API (Step-by-Step)
September 6, 2025
Let’s face it, weather impacts pretty much everything we do. From planning our day to deciding what to wear, weather information is critical for making informed decisions. For web developers, integrating real-time weather data can transform ordinary applications into…
Earlier this year, we returned from Postcon 2025 with more than just a shiny award (though being named a Top New API Network was a proud moment for our team). We came back with a clear vision of where APIs are heading and how we need to evolve to serve you better.At Postcon…
How to Build a "Smart" RAG System with Real-Time Data using APILayer's Marketstack & Weatherstack APIs
August 12, 2025
Traditional Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems are a lot like those well-organized libraries we all know. They keep information tucked away in pre-indexed databases, pulling out the right documents whenever someone asks a question. This setup handles stable, unchanging facts just fine, but it runs into real trouble with stuff that’s always shifting and evolving.The classic RAG…
In today’s data-driven world, businesses and individuals rely heavily on accurate and up-to-date information for making informed decisions. APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are crucial in accessing and integrating data from various sources into different…
Hackathons have evolved from weekend coding marathons to global innovation catalysts that shape the future of technology. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or a first-time participant, choosing the right APIs can make the difference between a good project and a…
Hackathons are all about speed – rapidly planning, designing, and implementing an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) that wows judges and shows off your skills. Whether you’re participating in your very first hackathon, or you’re a seasoned pro who’s built many projects, having a API toolkit for hackathons to get yourself up and hacking quickly is a gamechanger.APIs are an invaluable part of…