Connecting a REST API Data Source with TimeXtender

TimeXtender Tuesdays - Episode 40

Connecting REST APIs as data sources is a powerful way for organizations to access external data and seamlessly integrate it into their analytics infrastructure.

Solutions Specialist Shivam Kapoor demonstrates the TimeXtender REST connector. This allows users to connect to multiple endpoints with the same base URL in the same data source. Follow along as he uses a REST data source containing United States college football data to show you how quickly and easily this can be done.

You will learn how to:

-  Create a REST data source in the TimeXtender web portal

-  Quickly execute transfer/synchronization tasks

-  Import the data into the Modern Data Warehouse

But why use a REST API in the first place? 

REST APIs are extremely flexible and can pull real-time or frequently updated data from various online sources. Common examples include fetching data from financial market feeds, integrating weather data for operational planning, or bringing in social media analytics to monitor brand performance. TimeXtender provides the ability to automate the data ingestion process from REST APIs, making it easier for businesses to collect and manage dynamic data sources.

In part two of this series, Shivam Kapoor will cover how to set up the semantic endpoint for this data, ensuring it’s ready for analysis and reporting. Stay tuned for more on how TimeXtender enables holistic data integration without the need for complex coding or extensive manual setup.

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If you'd like to review previous TimeXtender Tuesdays sessions, check out our TimeXtender Tuesday playlist on YouTube.

Mentioned Links:

• API - College Football
• TimeXtender Portal
• TimeXtender Free Trial

Taking it further:

• TimeXtender Solution Architect Certification Process
• TimeXtender Online Courses (free)