APIs are no longer just integration tools, they’re products. And like any product, the experience they create determines whether developers adopt them, recommend them, or abandon them. A great API shouldn’t require guesswork, or endless debugging. It should guide developers from the start to production with clarity, predictability, and empathy.In this blog, we break down the four dimensions of…
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…
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 a suspicious IP address attempts to access your site.Fraud detection is critical for securing your user-facing services.
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…
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, one thing became clear to us — APIs aren’t just for developers anymore. They’re becoming execution layers for AI…
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…
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 winning solution. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore 10 powerful APIs that can supercharge your hackathon project…