I've completed the coding for my Weather API integration, and I believe I've done everything correctly. My API key matches the one provided by OpenWeatherMap, and I've ensured that the URL is accurate as well. The .env file is outside the source folder as required. Despite all of this, I'm encountering a 401 error in the console, indicating that the resources failed to load. I'm at a loss for what to do next. Can anyone help?
3 Answers
It’s easy to miss something when coding, even when you think it’s all correct. I’d recommend taking a break and coming back to it with fresh eyes. Often, that’s when you spot the issue you overlooked before. Just remind yourself that it’s perfectly normal to make mistakes!
Have you tried sending a test request using Postman or any similar tool? It can often help identify issues without having to run the full code. If you're getting the same error there, then it’s likely a problem with your API key or the request itself.
Try logging your URL and API key to the console. It’s often a simple typo that causes a 401 error. Double-check that they match exactly with what you have in your .env file.
I did check that; the values are identical.