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GitHub API Handbook: A reference guide for developers. Not affiliated with GitHub. Created by Prodhosh
Welcome to the GitHub API Handbook
The GitHub API allows developers to interact programmatically with nearly every aspect of GitHub. Through this API, you can retrieve public data, analyze repositories, automate workflows, and build custom developer tools.
This handbook serves as a structured, beginner-to-advanced reference for working with the GitHub REST API. It focuses on practical usage, clear explanations, and real-world developer use cases rather than abstract theory. You will learn how to: • Authenticate requests securely • Fetch user and repository data • Extract commits, issues, and pull requests • Analyze repository traffic and engagement • Build applications that integrate with GitHub This guide assumes basic familiarity with HTTP requests and JSON.