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# Packt API Example
import requests, os, config
# Helper function for downloading assets
def download_file(url, path):
with requests.get(url, headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {config.API_TOKEN}"}, stream=True) as r, open(path, 'wb') as f:
for chunk in r.iter_content(8192): f.write(chunk)
# Fetch a book product from the Packt API
def fetch_book(isbn):
r = requests.get(f"https://api.packt.com/api/v2/products/{isbn}", headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {config.API_TOKEN}"}).json()
if r.get('product_type') == 'book':
for file in r.get('files', []):
if file['distribution_type'] in ['cover_image_large', 'ebook']:
url = f"https://api.packt.com/api/v2/products/{isbn}/{file['distribution_type']}"
path = f"{isbn}/{file['distribution_type']}.{file['type']}"
os.makedirs(isbn, exist_ok=True)
download_file(url, path)
# Invoke the function for ISBN-13 9781786463548
fetch_book('9781786463548')We partner directly with the biggest names in technology. Learn more
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