1. Register on the Open Data Hub
Follow our user guide to learn how to create a new account on the Open Data Hub.
2. Set up your application to get your very own API key
Our user guide also shows you how to set up an application to acquire your unique API key to interact with our APIs and data feeds. We also have a video tutorial for API key setup.
3. Read about the basics of working with APIs and how to access our data
Before you dive into some code, brush up on the basics at our API Basics and Developer Information pages.
4. Have a look at all our technical documentation and release notes
Head to our Documentation page to learn more about how our APIs are structured and how everything fits together.
5. Use our API Explorer to browse our data and APIs
The API Explorer allows you to try out our APIs in your browser. To see all the data that we have head to our Data Catalogue.
6. Get an idea on how to use our data to create an app
Read our blog posts to see what you can do with open data - How to Use Open Data to Develop an Application and How to Build a Departure Board Using Open Data.
7. We have some tips and tricks in case you encounter any issues
Our Troubleshooting page explains how to resolve some of the issues you might encounter while developing your application.
8. Still stuck? Jump on our forum and connect with other developers
The Open Data Forum is a great place to connect with other developers and keep up to date with everything that is happening in open data.
9. Created a great app that uses open data? Let us know!
Contact us via email or use the 'Brag' post category on the Open Data Forum and tell us more about your app. You could end up in our product showcase!