Installation and Usage Guide

Generate Your NASA API Key:

Visit NASA's API portal.

Enter your first name, last name, and email address.

Click Signup to receive your API key.

Save the API key for use in your application.

Understand API Rate Limits:

Limits are placed on the number of API requests you may make using your API key. Rate limits may vary by service, but the defaults are:

Hourly Limit: 1,000 requests per hour.

For each API key, these limits are applied across all api.nasa.gov API requests. Exceeding these limits will lead to your API key being temporarily blocked from making further requests. The block will automatically be lifted by waiting an hour.

If you need higher rate limits, contact NASA support.

Install the Component:

Download the component from the OutSystems Forge.

Open your application in OutSystems Service Studio.

Go to the Manage Dependencies section.

Search for the component and add it as a dependency.

Add Services to Your Application:

Open the module where you want to use the services.

In the Interface tab, navigate to the Logic section.

Drag and drop the required services from the component into your module.

Configure the Services:

Set up the necessary configurations for the services, including your NASA API key.

Ensure that all dependencies and references are correctly configured.

Use the Services:

Integrate the services into your application's logic.

Use the provided actions and data structures to fetch and display information from NASA.

Test Your Application:

Run your application to ensure that the services are working correctly.

Verify that the information from NASA is being fetched and displayed as expected.

Deploy Your Application:

Once everything is set up and tested, deploy your application to your desired environment.

Happy Coding Adventures!