Number Classification API: A Smart Way to Classify Numbers

Introduction

Numbers are more than just digits; they have fascinating properties that make them unique. Whether a number is prime, perfect, or an Armstrong number, these properties can reveal interesting mathematical patterns. To automate this classification process, we built the Number Classification API, a powerful yet simple API that categorizes numbers based on their mathematical properties and even provides fun facts about them!

This blog post will walk you through the features, use cases, and how you can start using the API today.

What is the Number Classification API?

The Number Classification API is a RESTful web service that allows users to classify numbers based on predefined mathematical rules. Given any number as input, the API will return structured JSON output containing its properties and an interesting fact.

Key Features

✅ Checks if a number is prime
✅ Identifies perfect numbers
✅ Detects Armstrong numbers
✅ Computes the sum of digits
✅ Provides an interesting fun fact about the number
✅ Simple and lightweight API with fast response times

How It Works

The API takes a number as input via a simple HTTP request and returns a JSON response with detailed classifications.

Example Request

curl "http://your-api-domain/api/classify-number?number=153"

Example Response

{
"number": 153,
"is_prime": false,
"is_perfect": false,
"properties": ["armstrong", "odd"],
"digit_sum": 9,
"fun_fact": "153 is a narcissistic number."
}

Deployment & Technology Stack

The Number Classification API is hosted on an AWS EC2 instance and is powered by:

Flask (Python) – for the backend framework

Gunicorn & Nginx – for efficient web server performance

Ubuntu – as the cloud-hosted environment

Deployment Architecture

The Flask application runs behind Gunicorn, a Python WSGI server.

Nginx is used as a reverse proxy to forward client requests to Gunicorn.

The API is hosted on AWS EC2, making it publicly accessible.

Use Cases & Applications

The Number Classification API can be integrated into various applications:

🎯 Math Education Apps – Helps students explore number properties interactively.
🎯 Data Science Projects – Useful for classifying numerical datasets based on their properties.
🎯 Puzzle & Game Development – Can be used to generate challenges and logic-based puzzles.
🎯 Trivia & Chatbots – Enhances AI bots with number-based trivia.

How to Get Started

You can start using the Number Classification API in just a few simple steps:

1️⃣ Clone the repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/number-classification-api.git

2️⃣ Install dependencies:

cd number-classification-api
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt

3️⃣ Start the API locally:

python3 app.py

4️⃣ Deploy on an EC2 instance and set up Nginx & Gunicorn for production.

Future Enhancements

We plan to enhance the API with:

Factorization feature – Breaking down numbers into their prime factors.

More mathematical classifications – Including sequences and perfect squares.

User authentication & rate limiting – For better security and API access control.

Conclusion

The Number Classification API is a practical tool for number lovers, educators, and developers. Whether you’re working on a math-related project or just curious about the properties of numbers, this API provides instant insights.

🚀 Give it a try, integrate it into your projects, and let us know your thoughts!

👉 Check out the GitHub Repo: https://github.com/Subby12/apiserver