0x06-starwars_api

0x06. Star Wars API

Algorithm API JavaScript

Requirements

General

• Allowed editors: vi, vim, emacs
• All your files will be interpreted on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS using node (version 10.14.x)
• All your files should end with a new line
• The first line of all your files should be exactly #!/usr/bin/node
• A README.md file, at the root of the folder of the project, is mandatory
• Your code should be semistandard compliant. Rules of Standard + semicolons on top. Also as reference: AirBnB style
• All your files must be executable
• The length of your files will be tested using wc
• You are not allowed to use var

More Info

Install Node 10

$ curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_10.x | sudo -E bash -
$ sudo apt-get install -y nodejs

Install semi-standard

Documentation

$ sudo npm install semistandard --global

Install request module and use it

Documentation

$ sudo npm install request --global
$ export NODE_PATH=/usr/lib/node_modules

Tasks

0. Star Wars Characters

Write a script that prints all characters of a Star Wars movie:

• The first positional argument passed is the Movie ID - example: 3 = “Return of the Jedi”
• Display one character name per line in the same order as the “characters” list in the /films/ endpoint
• You must use the Star wars API
• You must use the request module

alexa@ubuntu:~/0x06$ ./0-starwars_characters.js 3
Luke Skywalker
C-3PO
R2-D2
Darth Vader
Leia Organa
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Chewbacca
Han Solo
Jabba Desilijic Tiure
Wedge Antilles
Yoda
Palpatine
Boba Fett
Lando Calrissian
Ackbar
Mon Mothma
Arvel Crynyd
Wicket Systri Warrick
Nien Nunb
Bib Fortuna
alexa@ubuntu:~/0x06$