How To Use the Twitter API with Node.js (to get Twitter Trends)
Blog post from Rapid
RapidAPI offers an extensive guide on building a Twitter trend analysis app using the Twitter Trending Topics Archive API and Node.js, designed to display the top ten Twitter trends from a given country on a specific day. The process begins with gaining access to the API through a free RapidAPI developer account, allowing for a limited quota of 10 free API calls per month with options for expanded access. The implementation involves setting up a server-side component using Node.js and Express.js, which retrieves and processes data from the API, and a client-side component built with Angular for the user interface, displaying trends in a graphical format using Chart.js. The guide provides detailed instructions on setting up the development environment, programming both the server and client components, and testing the application. It also highlights the potential for leveraging historical trend data for various visualizations beyond just a top ten trend graph, encouraging developers to explore creative applications of the API.