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[Ocaya Stephen <stephocay@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dear Limbe,

All you need to get started is in the Developer Manual for DHIS2. You can
download the PDF Version
<https://docs.dhis2.org/master/en/developer/dhis2_developer_manual.pdf>

Definitely, you will need some programming experience to use curl

Regards and good luck.

On Thu, Nov 9, 2017 at 12:23 PM, vunda limbe <vundalon@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Stian,
>
> Thank you for, but I'm a newbie and look for a basis cours or tutorial
> that will help me to begin to use Web api.
> Your suggestion is welcome.
>
> Thanks.
>
> On Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 8:33 AM, Stian Sandvold <stian@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Hi Vunda,
>>
>> As far as I know, there isn't any other resources for getting started
>> working on the DHIS2 api.
>>
>> I assume you know the basics on how to consume an api, and just want to
>> get into using the DHIS2 api. If thats the case I would suggest:
>> * Setting up your own local DHIS2 instance (so you dont need to fear
>> other people changing data while you work)
>> * Use a tool like Postman or Curl to easily play around with the api
>> (There is a lot of curl examples in the documentation)
>> * Read the documentation regarding common DHIS2 api features like
>> pagination, field projection and filtering.
>> * Depending on your understanding of the DHIS2 data model, try to read
>> documentation and play around with the DHIS2 UI to get a better grip on how
>> the data model works.
>>
>> Hope this helps. Also if you are able to pinpoint exactly what you are
>> having challenges with, let us know so we can improve on this in the future.
>>
>> On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 5:15 PM, vunda limbe <vundalon@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Every body,
>>>
>>> I'm looking for a video or a way to begin to use web api for updating
>>> data, Accessing data, doing CRUD on DHIS2 metadata. When I read Developer
>>> manuel, I don't know where and how to begin using web api as explained in
>>> the manual.
>>> Can someone help me by providing me explanation and a case that will
>>> help me begin with web api?
>>>
>>> Your help is welcome.
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
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>>
>>
>> --
>> Stian Sandvold
>> Software developer, DHIS2
>> University of Oslo
>> http://www.dhis2.org
>>
>
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