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Task 5: Use Python to post a message on Twitter.

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MUKESH KUMAR MAHTO
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Here’s how you can post a message on Twitter using Python with the tweepy library:

Step 1: Install Tweepy

pip install tweepy

Step 2: Get Your Twitter API Keys

  • Go to the Twitter Developer Portal.

  • Create a project and app.

  • Note the following credentials:

    • API Key

    • API Key Secret

    • Access Token

    • Access Token Secret

Step 3: Write the Python Code

Save your credentials in a configuration file (config.py):

config.py

API_KEY = "your_api_key"
API_KEY_SECRET = "your_api_key_secret"
ACCESS_TOKEN = "your_access_token"
ACCESS_TOKEN_SECRET = "your_access_token_secret"

main.py

import tweepy
import config

# Authenticate to Twitter
auth = tweepy.OAuthHandler(config.API_KEY, config.API_KEY_SECRET)
auth.set_access_token(config.ACCESS_TOKEN, config.ACCESS_TOKEN_SECRET)

# Create an API object
api = tweepy.API(auth)

# Post a tweet
try:
    message = "Hello, Twitter! This is a tweet from Python. #PythonAutomation"
    api.update_status(status=message)
    print("Tweet posted successfully!")
except Exception as e:
    print(f"Failed to post tweet: {e}")

Step 4: Run the Script

Run the main.py file:

python main.py

Output

If everything is set up correctly, the message will appear as a tweet on your Twitter account.

Notes:

  • Ensure your app has write permissions in the Twitter Developer Dashboard.

  • Always keep your API keys and tokens secure.

  • For advanced use cases, like posting media or interacting with followers, explore the Tweepy Documentation.