This project is a Stock Data API that utilizes web scraping techniques with Node.js, Express.js, and Cheerio to fetch the last stock prices of a desired stock. It provides a simple and convenient way for users to retrieve stock information based on the 4-letter keyword associated with a stock.
To fetch the last stock prices of a desired stock, use the following API endpoint:
https://stock-api-k98u.onrender.com/api/stock?stock=[name_of_stock]&password=[password]
Replace [name_of_stock] with the 4-letter keyword associated with the stock you want information about. The password is tricky, but count to 4.
https://stock-api-k98u.onrender.com/api/stock?stock=AAPL&password=[password]
To run this project locally, follow these steps:
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/malikkotb/stock-data-api.git
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Install dependencies
cd stock-data-api npm install -
Start the server
npm start
- Node.js
- Express.js
- Cheerio
Ensure that you have the required configuration set for your API. You might need to update the API endpoint or make adjustments based on your deployment environment.
Please ensure that your API is secured and follows best practices for authentication and authorization. The provided example uses a password parameter for simplicity and should be replaced with a more robust authentication mechanism in a production environment.