Welcome to the Comprehensive Guide to IGDB API Node
The IGDB API Node is an invaluable tool for developers looking to tap into an extensive database of gaming data. This guide introduces you to the IGDB API Node and walks you through several practical examples to help you get started.
Getting Started
First, you need to install the IGDB API Node package:
npm install igdb-api-node --save
Initialization
Initialize the IGDB client with your credentials:
const igdb = require('igdb-api-node').default;
const client = igdb('your-client-id', 'your-access-token');
Fetching Games
Here’s how you can fetch details of a game by ID:
client.games({
ids: [1942]
}).then(response => {
console.log(response.data);
});
Searching Games by Name
To search for games by name:
client.games({
search: 'Halo',
fields: '*'
}).then(response => {
console.log(response.data);
});
Listing Platforms
Get a list of all gaming platforms:
client.platforms({
fields: '*'
}).then(response => {
console.log(response.data);
});
Fetching Game Genres
Get a list of game genres:
client.genres({
fields: '*'
}).then(response => {
console.log(response.data);
});
App Example
Let’s create a basic application that leverages the IGDB API:
const express = require('express');
const igdb = require('igdb-api-node').default;
const app = express();
const client = igdb('your-client-id', 'your-access-token');
app.get('/game/:id', (req, res) => {
client.games({
ids: [req.params.id]
}).then(response => {
res.json(response.data);
}).catch(error => {
res.status(500).json({error: error.message});
});
});
app.listen(3000, () => {
console.log('App is listening on port 3000');
});
This application initializes an Express server and sets up a route to fetch game details by ID. Simply hit /game/:id
on your server to see the game data.
With the IGDB API Node, you have immense possibilities to explore and integrate rich gaming data into your applications. From fetching game details to listing platforms and genres, it’s a powerful tool for any game developer.
Happy coding!
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