FastAPI Side Hustles & Money Quotes API

Overview

This FastAPI-based project provides two simple API endpoints:

• /side_hustles – Returns a random side hustle idea.
• /money_quotes – Returns a random money-related quote.

Both endpoints require an API key for authentication.

Features

• Fast and lightweight API built with FastAPI.
• Secure API key authentication.
• Randomized responses for dynamic content delivery.

Installation & Setup

Prerequisites

Ensure you have Python 3.7+ installed.

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-repo.git
   cd your-repo

2. Create a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows use `venv\Scripts\activate`

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install fastapi uvicorn

4. Run the API server:

   uvicorn main:app --reload

API Endpoints

1. Get a Random Side Hustle Idea

• Endpoint: GET /side_hustles
• Query Parameter: api_key (required)
• Example Request:

  curl "http://127.0.0.1:8000/side_hustles?api_key=123456789"

• Example Response:

  {
    "side_hustle": "Freelancing - Start offering your skills online!"
  }

2. Get a Random Money Quote

• Endpoint: GET /money_quotes
• Query Parameter: api_key (required)
• Example Request:

  curl "http://127.0.0.1:8000/money_quotes?api_key=123456789"

• Example Response:

  {
    "money_quote": "Money is a terrible master but an excellent servant. – P.T. Barnum"
  }

Authentication

• API key is required for both endpoints.
• Example API key used: 123456789 (Change this for production use).

Contribution

Feel free to contribute by submitting pull requests or reporting issues.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.