This beginner course introduces you to the Twitch API and how it can be used to build powerful applications and integrations around live streaming. It is designed for developers and creators who want to understand how Twitch works behind the scenes and how to interact with its data programmatically.

You will start by learning what an API is and how Twitch provides access to stream data, user information, and channel activity. The course explains how to authenticate requests using OAuth, which is required to safely connect your application to Twitch services.

Next, you will explore how to retrieve live stream information such as active broadcasts, viewer counts, and channel details. You will also learn how to work with endpoints to fetch user profiles, manage event subscriptions, and respond to real-time changes in streams.

The course includes practical examples that show how to structure API requests and handle responses effectively. It also introduces best practices for rate limits, security, and efficient data usage.

By the end of this course, you will hav