# About

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## 🧑‍🚀 **API WEEK WITH POSTMAN**

Are your daily classes making you bored? Or perhaps you've been working too hard this summer, contributing to the hottest trends? 😏

We’re here with our very cool initiative only for you! 🏖

A week-long collaborative event called **"** [**API Week**](https://forms.office.com/r/GHR5UVPTiz) **"** focussed to promote API literacy through challenges, supported by **Postman**. It consists of the following:

* Technical sessions led by verified Postman Student Leaders & working professionals
* Take-home task while collecting useful Postman dashboard knowledge
* Accessible virtual workshops at any time and from any location
* Postman swags with a special gift hamper for winners
* Postman student expert certification & benefits

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## 🤝 MEET OUR SPEAKERS

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><em>POOJA GERA</em></td><td>I 🧵 about building scalable + secure web, converting problems to solutions at hackathons and the 'wow' of A.I. || SWE '23 <a href="https://twitter.com/PaloAltoNtwks">@PaloAltoNtwks</a> | Ex-Intern <a href="https://twitter.com/Microsoft">@Microsoft</a><br></td><td><img src="https://789289619-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTBA3qfQ1nsB3D1s7kdvA%2Fuploads%2FWUvv1n23Qeg5GkpWXpUR%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=5bdab9ab-193f-4ed3-865b-8deda8d99012" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td><em>PRIYANKA PRASAD</em></td><td>Software Developer 💜 <a href="https://twitter.com/shiprocketindia">@shiprocketindia</a> | 🧡 <a href="https://twitter.com/getpostman">@getpostman</a> Student Leader | ✈️ Airforce Brat | 👩‍💻 Technology Lover | Founder 💙 <a href="https://twitter.com/Devstrons">@Devstrons</a><br><br></td><td><img src="https://789289619-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTBA3qfQ1nsB3D1s7kdvA%2Fuploads%2F4lM3Je9Z6wOKlemr0Qso%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=af6e6dc7-7052-4108-8fc5-f7d1d318cf56" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td><em>ANIQ JAVED</em></td><td>Top 15 <a href="https://twitter.com/Docker">@Docker</a> | Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador | Student Leader<a href="https://twitter.com/getpostman">@getpostman</a> | Founder and President PAIS<br><br><br></td><td><img src="https://789289619-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTBA3qfQ1nsB3D1s7kdvA%2Fuploads%2FSGLQhTONvUMxRFD3r626%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=6a5a00b9-d7dc-46d3-975c-ec6d83a16e89" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td><em>MITUL SHAHRIYAR</em></td><td>CNCF Ambassador , GitHub Campus Expert 🚩, Founder <a href="https://twitter.com/lwmcommunity">@lwmcommunity</a>,<a href="https://twitter.com/AWS">@AWS</a> Community Builder, 1x AWS, Maintainer at <a href="https://twitter.com/kubernetesio">@kubernetesio</a>,<a href="https://twitter.com/CloudNativeFdn">@CloudNativeFdn</a></td><td><img src="https://789289619-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTBA3qfQ1nsB3D1s7kdvA%2Fuploads%2FSBbbxW6oNwYr5eKFiYG1%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=16a6f35b-04db-4cd5-bda1-26ffd632557e" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td><em>BASANT BARUPAL</em></td><td>Software Developer, JavaScript Mentor assisted the developer on right next to me xd, Always say less than necessary and never appear too perfect.<br><br></td><td><img src="https://789289619-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTBA3qfQ1nsB3D1s7kdvA%2Fuploads%2FiHiM0uOPWsMGY3DtXjVw%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=1110a598-933d-4793-b947-bb5ff149f8f2" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td><em>ANSHUMAAN KR. PRASAD</em></td><td>(he/him) 🌙 • web dev • freelancer • gce 🚩 • student lead @getpostman • community builder @devstrons • initiated @bugtrons among dev-comm 🚀<br></td><td><img src="https://789289619-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTBA3qfQ1nsB3D1s7kdvA%2Fuploads%2F315kbylmeAwHNRKJ2j3X%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=0dabcf27-7a40-419a-85ca-27a48a8000f6" alt=""></td></tr></tbody></table>

### 🆕 EXTENDED SESSION

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## 📅 **MARK THE DATES**

| DATE              | TOPIC                                                          | SPEAKERS                                                      |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `08th April 2023` | API 101: Sharpen API Basics                                    | <ul><li>Pooja Gera</li><li>Priyanka Prasad</li></ul>          |
| `11th April 2023` | API 102: Building Workflows with APIs                          | <ul><li>Mitul Shahriyar</li><li>Aniq Javed</li></ul>          |
| `13th April 2023` | Getting started with Flows and visualizing the response better | <ul><li>Pradumna Saraf</li></ul>                              |
| `15th April 2023` | API 103: A boon for developers building applications!          | <ul><li>Anshumaan Kr. Prasad</li><li>Basant Barupal</li></ul> |
| `25th April 2023` | Win-win Announcements!                                         | <ul><li>Ali Mustufa Shaikh</li></ul>                          |

## 💪 WEEK-LONG TASKS

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Create a **descriptive blog** for API 101 workshop delivered by respective speakers

* Watch the YouTube live stream linked below\...

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* Write blogs using platforms like Medium, DEV.to, Logrocket or Hashnode
* Use hashtags like, #**PostmanStudent** #**APIWeek** to track easily
* Submit [this form](https://forms.office.com/r/QfUMm2SCKE) with your awesome blog!
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Building **public workspace** by understanding the intermediate level API session delivered by respective speakers.

* Watch the YouTube live stream video linked below\...

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* Create a workflow using Postman "Tests" tab as [Aniq](https://twitter.com/aniq_javed) did in the video above ^
* Explore the Spotify developer documentation
* Build 3 artists to generate 5 song recommendations
* Share your workspace public link with the team via [this form](https://forms.office.com/r/QfUMm2SCKE).
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Front-end **application building using API** or any frontend framework like React

* Watch the YouTube live stream video linked below\...

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* Push or store your code on GitHub
* Deploy the application using free hosting providers like [Railway.app](https://railway.app/)
* Use tags **APIWeek** & **PostmanStudent** on the GitHub repository so that we can track your progress
* Share your codebase URL with the team by filling out [this form](https://forms.office.com/r/QfUMm2SCKE)!
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#### Note for participants:

🔗 [Apply for the benefits of "GitHub Student Developer Pack"](https://education.github.com/benefits?utm_source=2023-04-08-APIWEEK)

🔗 [Get Access to exclusive API Certifications from Postman](https://shorturl.at/jqIL7)
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Submission form will be open till 24th of April \[23:59:59]
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finally the day is here which y'all are waiting for... :tada:
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## 🎁 GOODIES

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th align="center"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><em>STICKER SETS</em></td><td align="center"><img src="https://789289619-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTBA3qfQ1nsB3D1s7kdvA%2Fuploads%2FPAi0GyjAHqaP4rReG2dN%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d1b3fdd5-db42-427e-8e28-931d61ca92a5" alt=""></td><td></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><em>GIFT HAMPERS</em></td><td align="center"><img src="https://789289619-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTBA3qfQ1nsB3D1s7kdvA%2Fuploads%2FBcavA4bJymztqDXXEjaq%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=843bad00-6430-4517-abb6-2b502f861fa0" alt=""></td><td></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><em>TEES</em></td><td align="center"><img src="https://789289619-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTBA3qfQ1nsB3D1s7kdvA%2Fuploads%2FYVuWRjCaxQbyorRMAIt8%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d2397778-22af-44c9-a7d8-4e1e3fc2cdeb" alt=""></td><td></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><em>DIARIES</em></td><td align="center"><img src="https://789289619-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTBA3qfQ1nsB3D1s7kdvA%2Fuploads%2FzKkrGyLQJq4WZ73Q1LoL%2FGroup%202.png?alt=media&#x26;token=f99c0897-fc62-4b85-b6d8-79a4cca5c90e" alt=""></td><td></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><em>ECO-CARDS &#x26; PENS</em></td><td align="center"><img src="https://789289619-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTBA3qfQ1nsB3D1s7kdvA%2Fuploads%2F8hj2RrGl5lZ4FI3msFK9%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=9546a457-b15e-4712-b891-8e00416e735b" alt=""></td><td></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><em>BOTTLES</em></td><td align="center"><img src="https://789289619-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTBA3qfQ1nsB3D1s7kdvA%2Fuploads%2F1vCEHWJ74adU6YSQsfSF%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=2fb56f08-219a-4640-aad4-c850aba53064" alt=""></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

### 🎈 To get involved with our event, please make sure you're familiar with the [Postman Code of Conduct](https://www.postman.com/legal/events-code-of-conduct/).

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## ❔ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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<summary>What is the API Week?</summary>

API Week is a virtual event that spans a week and is backed by Postman. The sessions will be led by Postman Student Leaders and professionals in the industry.

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<summary>What is the purpose of API Week?</summary>

The purpose of API Week is to promote API literacy among students through a series of challenges that provide hands-on experience and practical applications for APIs. The goal is to help students become more proficient in using APIs and to prepare them for future careers in technology.

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<summary>Is there a cost to participate in the API Week?</summary>

No, there is no cost to participate in API Week as it is a free virtual event.

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<summary>Who can participate in API Week?</summary>

API Week is open to all students who are interested in learning about APIs and their applications.

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<summary>How does the API Week's Challenge for students work?</summary>

During API Week's Challenge, students are required to undertake various activities that involve experimenting with APIs and Postman workspaces to improve their skills. Students are required to finish the challenges before the upcoming event date to be eligible to participate in the final event (except in the case of an extended session). However, the deadline for the final challenge submission is April 22nd.

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<summary>Can this extended session be considered as the deadline for challenge 2?</summary>

TLDR; No, this is a special session aimed at helping those who are beginners and transitioning to the intermediate level. It is focused on providing a deeper understanding of the topic and is not a deadline for challenge 2. Nevertheless, it assists you in coping with difficulties.

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<summary>Who is supporting API Week?</summary>

API Week is supported by Postman, a collaboration platform for API development.

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<summary>Do you have any additional questions about API Week's event?</summary>

If you have any further queries regarding API Week's event, please feel free to reach out to the organizers through their contact details provided below.

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**Communication channels:**

* Bhilai Hacks Discord server: <https://dsc.gg/bhilaihacks>
* Postman Discord server: <https://dsc.gg/postman>
* Reach out / Report: <aminoxix@duck.com>
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