Pokemon Information Science

What is Information Science?

Image Source: UA Little Rock

Information science (also known as information studies) is an academic field which is primarily concerned with analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval, movement, dissemination, and protection of information. (Wikipedia)

How are Databases Accessed?

Databases are accessed via services called APIs (Application Programming Interfaces).

Image Source: Medium

An API allows clients (like web apps) to access data by sending requests to URLs over HTTP (an internet connection).

A collection of free APIs can be found at https://github.com/public-apis/public-apis.

Access Pokemon Data Using the PokeAPI

Practice accessing Pokemon data using the free PokeAPI. Use the below form to get a Pokemon by ID.