This is the code used in Alpha Vantage Introduction Guide published on the AlgoTrading101 Blog

• What is the Alpha Vantage API?
• Is the Alpha Vantage API free?
• What kind of data does the Alpha Vantage API offer?
• What are the advantages of using the Alpha Vantage API?
• Why shouldn’t I use the Alpha Vantage API?
• What are some alternatives to the Alpha Vantage API?
• How do I get started with the Alpha Vantage API?
• Do I need to use a library to access the Alpha Vantage API?
• How do I configure the Alpha Vantage Library?
• How do I retrieve stock data using the Alpha Vantage library in Python?
• How can I get retrieve stock data without using the Alpha Vantage library in Python?
• Does the Alpha Vantage API work well with the pandas library?
• Should I use the CSV or JSON format for my data?
• How can I use technical indicators with the Alpha Vantage library?
• Final Thoughts

• python >= 2.7, 3.4+
• pandas (tested to work with >= 1.0.3 )
• requests (tested to work with >= 2.22.0 )
• alpha_vantage (tested to work with >= 2.1.3 )