Performing Event Searches with the SeatGeek API in JavaScript

Module 1: Course Introduction & API Overview

⏳ 10 minutes

• Topics: SeatGeek API capabilities, obtaining a client ID/secret, setup prerequisites

• Hands-on: Register for API credentials and make your first authenticated request

Module 2: JavaScript HTTP Basics

⏳ 15 minutes

• Topics: Using fetch vs. Axios, handling promises, error handling patterns

• Hands-on: Write a helper function to wrap API calls with proper headers and query strings

Module 3: Exploring Core Endpoints

⏳ 30 minutes

• Topics: /events, /performers, /venues, /taxonomies endpoints and parameters

• Hands-on: Build functions to search events by keyword, location, and date

Module 4: Advanced Querying & Pagination

⏳ 20 minutes

• Topics: Date-range filters, location-based radius searches, pagination (per_page/page)

• Hands-on: Implement a paginated event search that aggregates results across multiple pages

Module 5: Front-End Integration

⏳ 40 minutes

• Topics: Rendering results in the DOM, debounced search inputs, loading states

• Hands-on: Create a simple web page with a search form that displays event cards dynamically

Module 6: Node.js & Server-Side Usage

⏳ 30 minutes

• Topics: Using the SeatGeek API from a Node.js backend, caching strategies, environment variables

• Hands-on: Build an Express route that proxies event searches to the SeatGeek API

Module 7: Error Handling & Rate Limits

⏳ 15 minutes

• Topics: HTTP error codes, retry/backoff strategies, monitoring API usage

• Hands-on: Enhance your helper function to gracefully handle 429 (Too Many Requests) with exponential backoff

Module 8: Conclusion & Extension Ideas

⏳ 10 minutes

• Topics: Recap, suggestions for feature enhancements (ticket links, map integration)

• Hands-on: Plan additions like “load more” buttons, calendar integration, or personalized recommendations

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