# Who could help me with fixing the web API returning "null" every time?
**URL:** https://community.thunkable.com/t/who-could-help-me-with-fixing-the-web-api-returning-null-every-time/3301421
**Category:** Web API's
**Tags:** beginner
**Created:** [October 26, 2024, 7:31am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/who-could-help-me-with-fixing-the-web-api-returning-null-every-time/3301421 "2024-10-26T07:31:13Z")
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### Author:  [@nishkactyr1dq](https://community.thunkable.com/u/nishkactyr1dq)
#### Post date: [October 26, 2024, 7:31am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/who-could-help-me-with-fixing-the-web-api-returning-null-every-time/3301421/1 "2024-10-26T07:31:14Z")
I’m new to Thunkable, and as a student I am in a rush to finish a project due tomorrow. The below is whatever code I have which should be functional as I followed the Thunkable youtube tutorial for connecting Web APIs, but it’s clearly not working. I did mess around a bit and I think that’s because the property I want is within an array, but I don’t know how to use the blocks to get the property.
Code blocks in thunkable:
Web API (TheMealDB):
```auto
{
"meals": [
{
"idMeal": "52771",
"strMeal": "Spicy Arrabiata Penne",
"strDrinkAlternate": null,
"strCategory": "Vegetarian",
"strArea": "Italian",
"strInstructions": "Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add kosher salt to the boiling water, then add the pasta. Cook according to the package instructions, about 9 minutes.\r\nIn a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and heat until the oil starts to shimmer. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, red chile flakes, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the chopped basil.\r\nDrain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Garnish with Parmigiano-Reggiano flakes and more basil and serve warm.",
"strMealThumb": "https://www.themealdb.com/images/media/meals/ustsqw1468250014.jpg",
"strTags": "Pasta,Curry",
"strYoutube": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IszT_guI08",
"strIngredient1": "penne rigate",
"strIngredient2": "olive oil",
"strIngredient3": "garlic",
"strIngredient4": "chopped tomatoes",
"strIngredient5": "red chilli flakes",
"strIngredient6": "italian seasoning",
"strIngredient7": "basil",
"strIngredient8": "Parmigiano-Reggiano",
"strIngredient9": "",
"strIngredient10": "",
"strIngredient11": "",
"strIngredient12": "",
"strIngredient13": "",
"strIngredient14": "",
"strIngredient15": "",
"strIngredient16": null,
"strIngredient17": null,
"strIngredient18": null,
"strIngredient19": null,
"strIngredient20": null,
"strMeasure1": "1 pound",
"strMeasure2": "1/4 cup",
"strMeasure3": "3 cloves",
"strMeasure4": "1 tin ",
"strMeasure5": "1/2 teaspoon",
"strMeasure6": "1/2 teaspoon",
"strMeasure7": "6 leaves",
"strMeasure8": "spinkling",
"strMeasure9": "",
"strMeasure10": "",
"strMeasure11": "",
"strMeasure12": "",
"strMeasure13": "",
"strMeasure14": "",
"strMeasure15": "",
"strMeasure16": null,
"strMeasure17": null,
"strMeasure18": null,
"strMeasure19": null,
"strMeasure20": null,
"strSource": null,
"strImageSource": null,
"strCreativeCommonsConfirmed": null,
"dateModified": null
}
]
}
```
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### Author:  [@tatiang](https://community.thunkable.com/u/tatiang)
#### Post date: [October 26, 2024, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/who-could-help-me-with-fixing-the-web-api-returning-null-every-time/3301421/2 "2024-10-26T15:24:26Z")
The property you want is “meals[1].strInstructions”. I discuss that in the comments for my JSON API tutorial video here: [API JSON Tutorial (Video)](https://community.thunkable.com/t/api-json-tutorial-video/1140575).