Error Handling
Glossary
Below is a glossary of common terms used in the TMDb API, formatted for easy reference.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| API | Application Programming Interface; a set of rules that allows different software applications to communicate. |
| API Key | A unique identifier required to authenticate requests to the TMDb API. |
| Access Token | A secure string used for authentication and authorization when making API requests. |
| Endpoint | A specific URL where API requests are sent to access data. |
| Request | A call made to an API endpoint to retrieve or send data. |
| Response | The data returned by the API after processing a request. |
| Rate Limit | The maximum number of API requests allowed within a specific timeframe. |
| Session ID | A temporary identifier for user authentication within the API. |
| Authentication | The process of verifying a user’s identity to access API resources. |
| Authorization | The process of determining what a user can access within the API. |
| JSON | JavaScript Object Notation; a lightweight format for storing and transporting data. |
| Pagination | A technique used to split large sets of data into smaller, manageable chunks. |
| Query Parameter | A key-value pair appended to a URL to modify API requests. |
| Path Parameter | A value embedded within the API endpoint URL, used to specify a resource. |
| Movie ID | A unique identifier assigned to each movie in the TMDb database. |
| TV Show ID | A unique identifier assigned to each TV show in the TMDb database. |
| Person ID | A unique identifier assigned to an actor, director, or crew member in TMDb. |
| Genre ID | A unique identifier assigned to a movie or TV show’s genre. |
| Collection ID | A unique identifier for a group of related movies in TMDb. |
| Watchlist | A user-curated list of movies or TV shows they intend to watch. |
| Favorite List | A user-curated list of their favorite movies or TV shows. |
| Guest Session | A temporary session that allows users to rate movies without logging in. |
| Trending | A list of movies or TV shows currently popular among users. |
| Now Playing | A category of movies that are currently in theaters. |
This glossary will help you navigate and understand key concepts while working with the TMDb API. 🚀