repl

README

Repl

CLI app in Go that fetches data from an API and displays it in the terminal.

Learning objectives

• Parsing JSON in Go from a public API
• Making HTTP requests in Go using the net/http standard library package
• Building a CLI tool that makes interacting with a back-end server easier
• Caching and how to use it to improve performance

API data

The project uses the Locations and Pokemon endpoints of the PokeApi

Repl commands

Commands	Description
map	Lists the next page of location areas
mapb	Lists the previous page of location areas
explore {location_area}	Lists the pokemons in a location areas
catch {pokemon_name}	Attempt to catch a pokemon and add it to your pokedex
inspect {pokemon_name}	View info about a caught pokemon
pokedex	View all the pokemon in your pokedex
help	Displays a help message and lists available commands
exit	Exit the pokedex

To run

1. Install Go 1.21 or later for your machine (latest stable version)
2. Clone the repo locally
3. Run: go build && ./your-local-directory
4. Fun!