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Google Books API ... API

For this challenge you will be creating a rudimentary Express API to query and store results from the Google Books API. This is a test of basic NodeJS and back end proficiency.

Instructions

  • Clone this repository and complete the challenge according to the specifications below.
  • Once finished, email your patch to jobs+dev@docnetwork.org and we will review your submission. (Do Not Open A Pull Request)

Specifications

  • Research the Google Books Volume API to determine how to search for books given a query. You will need to create an API key.
  • Implement an API route that accepts a search query, passes that along to the Books API (using a utility such as https, axios, or request to name a few), and responds with a collection of book results in a JSON format that includes the following details:
    • Title
    • Authors
    • Description (First 140 characters)
    • Categories
    • Publisher
    • Published Date
    • Preview Link
  • Each query should store the search query and associated responses in a database or other format (such as writing to a local file). Entries should include all of the above information as well as a timestamp of when the entry was created. DocNetwork uses and recommends PostgreSQL for a DB driver, but you are free to choose whatever you are most comfortable with.
  • Security is important, so don't send us your Books API key! The key should be loaded in through an external file that is not included in your patch.
  • Include a means for us to create your database locally. This could be .sql file(s), ORM migration file(s), or some plain text describing your database and schema.
  • All code must be your own. Do not plagiarize, copy, or steal code.

Extra Credit

  • With the above we're only writing entries to a database with no way to access them. An ideal flow would have the API query your database for potential matches; if a match is found, return that and skip the Books API call; if no match is found, continue with the Books API call and return those results as usual.

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