Trouble displaying JSON data from RapidAPI in HTML table format

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I’m having a hard time showing data from a RapidAPI JSON response in an HTML table. My code doesn’t seem to be working right. I can see the data in the console, but it’s not showing up in the table. Here’s what I’ve tried:

$(function(){
  var apiSettings = {
    "async": true,
    "crossDomain": true,
    "url": "api_endpoint_here",
    "method": "GET",
    "headers": {
      "x-rapidapi-host": "host_name_here",
      "x-rapidapi-key": "api_key_here"
    }
  };

  $.getJSON(apiSettings, function(result){
    $.each(result.stats, function(index, item){
      console.log(index, item);
      var row = "<tr><td>" + item.name + "</td><td>" + item.count + "</td></tr>";
      $("#dataTable tbody").append(row);
    });
  });
});

I’ve been trying to fix this for a couple of days now. Any ideas on what I’m doing wrong? Thanks for any help!

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I’ve encountered similar issues when working with RapidAPI and displaying JSON data, and I appreciate the challenge you’re facing. It seems the code is on track if all required elements are in place. For instance, ensure your HTML table includes a tbody element so that jQuery can properly append new rows. Also, verifying that the JSON structure from the API matches your expectations is crucial, as some endpoints might return data in a different format than documented. Including error handling with a .fail() method can help identify issues, and trying a vanilla JavaScript approach may isolate the problem further.

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I’ve dealt with similar challenges when working with RapidAPI. One thing to consider is that some APIs require you to drill down further into the response object to access the data you need. Try logging the entire ‘result’ object to the console and examine its structure. You might need to adjust your code to something like ‘result.data.stats’ or a similar path, depending on how the API structures its response.

Also, double-check that your API key and host are correct and that you have the necessary permissions to access the endpoint. Sometimes, authentication issues can cause silent failures. If you’re still stuck, try using the Fetch API instead of jQuery for a more modern approach to handling API requests. This might give you more flexibility in handling the response.

4

hey, i had similar issues. check your table includes a tag and verify the json structure. you might wanna add .fail() to catch errrs. if it still fails, try using vanilla js.