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Build Your Own News Aggregator API

The "News Aggregator" project aims to develop an API that aggregates news articles from various sources and presents them to users in a unified, customizable feed.

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intermediate 2 weeks 18 tasks 180 pts
Build Your Own News Aggregator API

Project Description

This project aims to develop an API that aggregates news articles from various sources and presents them to users in a unified, customizable feed. This API will allow users to create accounts, customize their news feeds based on their interests, and share articles with friends. By providing a centralized location for diverse news content, this API will help users stay informed and engaged with the latest news.In an a

What you'll learn

  • Any Backend Language

  • API Documentation

  • Authentication

  • Database

  • API Development

Project tasks

01

Introduction

02

Authentication

03

User Management

04

News Feed Customization

05

News Articles

06

Social Features

07

Notifications

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Apr 2026

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Project Overview

2
Weeks
18
Tasks
180
Points
Difficulty
intermediate
Builders
1

Technologies

RustGoPHPNode.jsJavaC#RubyPythonSQLite

Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with JavaScript programming and experience using any server-side langauge for backend API development.
  • Knowledge of RESTful API structure for building endpoints and handling requests and responses.
  • Basic understanding of using and integrating third-party APIs to fetch and format external data.
  • Familiarity with databases like MongoDB or PostgreSQL for storing articles and managing user preferences
  • Understanding of secure API access including authentication mechanisms like API keys or token-based authentication to protect user data and API endpoints.

Real Students.
Real Success Stories.

Lyle Christine
Lyle ChristineA Happy Student from Scotland

"I truly appreciate the high-quality material in this course. The structured lessons, hands-on projects, and clear explanations make learning a great experience. I look forward to future additions and updates! Thanks for your polite and friendly attitude."

Daniel Tinivella
Daniel TinivellaSoftware Engineer, Globant

"The practical examples and hands-on exercises were particularly beneficial. They not only reinforced the theoretical concepts but also allowed me to apply them in real-world scenarios. The inclusion of best practices and common pitfalls added a practical dimension to the learning process."

Eshan Shafeeq
Eshan ShafeeqBlockchain & Web3 Engineer, Cake Defi

"The course is an excellent resource for beginners. Your explanations of the basics are clear, making it easy for newcomers to grasp. I particularly enjoyed the task management application; it's a practical example that helps solidify the concepts."