cURLing: Converting cURL to Python with CurlConverter

Note: I am not affiliated with CurlConverter and the following does not represent an endorsement. I am simply a fan who would like to share his findings.

cURL -> Python

Often API documents are one of two things: Way too long or way too short.

Regardless of length, complexity and clarity, one of the universal characteristics of API documentation is how common it is for developers to write examples in cURL.

However, for those unfamiliar with cURL syntax (or those banging their heads against the wall trying to authenticate and forgetting cURL syntax), mentally translating cURL to one’s scripting language of choice can be a chore.

After one too many misinterpretations of cURL snippets I promised myself one of two things: That I’d learn the underlying cURL syntax and concepts to translate cURL to my preferential scripting language, Python.

Or, I’d find a tool that did that so I didn’t have to.

Thankfully, I didn’t have to scroll too far because CurlConverter is the top hit on Google for translating cURL to Python.

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