I am currently working on a Node.js project where I need to integrate the Credly API to verify users’ badges and certificates. I’ve reviewed the Credly API documentation, but I am unsure how to proceed with the implementation.

Specifically, I need guidance on the following points:

1. Authentication: How do I set up authentication for the Credly API in a Node.js environment?

• Which authentication method (API key, OAuth) is required?

• Any examples of setting up authentication in Node.js?

2. Fetching Badge Details:

• Which Credly API endpoints should I use to retrieve and verify badge/certificate details for a specific user?

• What request/response format should I expect for badge verification?

3. Permissions and Scopes: Are there specific permissions or scopes needed to access user badge data?

4. Example Code: Could someone provide a simple example of:

5. Authenticating the API in Node.js
   Fetching and verifying a user’s badges or certificates?

6. Best Practices: Are there any recommendations or best practices for securely integrating the Credly API?

I would appreciate any help, including example code, libraries/modules to use, or links to step-by-step guides.