Module Overview
Practical skills for parsing and moving data across systems: JSON/CSV handling, webhook handling, authentication basics, and validation/transform patterns.
Learning Objectives
- Parse and transform common data formats reliably.
- Implement a webhook listener and validate incoming payloads.
- Understand API auth patterns and how to protect credentials.
Lesson-by-Lesson Breakdown
JSON and CSV parsing patterns and pitfalls.
APIs basics: methods, status codes, and endpoints.
Webhook mechanics: receiving, validating, and responding to events.
Authentication overview: API keys vs OAuth (conceptual).
Data validation and sanitization best practices.
Hands-on Activities & Deliverables
Activities
Build a webhook listener that logs events to a Google Sheet or CSV and validates payloads.
📦 Deliverable
Repo + runbook showing how to test with sample payloads.
Required Tools & Readings
Postman, webhook test services, sample payloads.
Assessment & Rubric
- Correct parsing/validation50%
- Secure credential handling25%
- Documentation & reproducibility25%
Prerequisites
Basic scripting familiarity.
Parent-Friendly Value
Students can reliably move and validate data between systems — the backbone of real automations.