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Here are some options for free APIs with generous or unlimited access for travel data, payment processing,
and mapping services:
Travel APIs
1. OpenTripMap API
Features: Points of interest, attractions, restaurants, and more.
Free Tier: Generous free tier with a limited number of requests per day.
Website: OpenTripMap API
2. REST Countries API
Features: Information about countries, such as population, area, and borders.
Free Tier: Unlimited access.
Website: REST Countries
Payment Gateways
1. Stripe (Test Environment)
Features: Payment processing, subscription billing, and more.
Free Tier: While the live version has transaction fees, the test environment is free and unlimited
for development purposes.
Website: Stripe
2. PayPal (Test Environment - Sandbox)
Features: Payment processing, invoicing, and more.
Free Tier: The Sandbox environment is free and unlimited for development and testing.
Website: PayPal Developer
Mapping Services
1. OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Features: Free and open-source map data.
Free Tier: Completely free to use, but you might need to use a third-party provider for hosted
API services.
Website: OpenStreetMap
2. Leaflet
Features: Open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps.
Free Tier: Completely free to use.
Website: Leaflet
Example Integration
Here’s an example of integrating the OpenTripMap API in a .NET Core project:
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1. Set up the HttpClient in your Startup.cs:
public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services)
{
services.AddHttpClient<IOpenTripMapService, OpenTripMapService>(client =>
{
client.BaseAddress = new Uri("https://api.opentripmap.com/0.1/en/");
});
services.AddControllersWithViews();
}
2. Create the OpenTripMap service:
Services/IOpenTripMapService.cs:
using System.Threading.Tasks;
public interface IOpenTripMapService
{
Task<string> GetPlacesAsync(string query);
}
Services/OpenTripMapService.cs:
using System.Net.Http;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
public class OpenTripMapService : IOpenTripMapService
{
private readonly HttpClient _httpClient;
public OpenTripMapService(HttpClient httpClient)
{
_httpClient = httpClient;
}
public async Task<string> GetPlacesAsync(string query)
{
var apiKey = "YOUR_API_KEY";
var response = await _httpClient.GetAsync($"places/geoname?name=
{query}&apikey={apiKey}");
response.EnsureSuccessStatusCode();
return await response.Content.ReadAsStringAsync();
}
}
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3. Use the service in your controller:
Controllers/HomeController.cs:
using Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
public class HomeController : Controller
{
private readonly IOpenTripMapService _openTripMapService;
public HomeController(IOpenTripMapService openTripMapService)
{
_openTripMapService = openTripMapService;
}
public async Task<IActionResult> Index(string query)
{
if (!string.IsNullOrEmpty(query))
{
var places = await _openTripMapService.GetPlacesAsync(query);
ViewBag.Places = places;
}
return View();
}
}
By using these free APIs, you can implement a wide range of functionalities for your "Travel Genie" project
without incurring costs. Let me know if you need further details or help with other integrations!
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