To get a complete picture of what's going on with API data, it's useful to ingest the data into a database and then analyze and visualize the data over time. MongoDB is an ideal database for this type of data due to its ability to store JSON data directly without needing transformation or loss of richness in structure. To achieve this, you can use MongoDB Stitch for ingestion and MongoDB Charts for visualization. The process involves creating a Stitch App with an HTTP Service that makes requests to the API, storing the data in a database, and then using Charts to query, filter, and visualize the data. With MongoDB Charts, you can create dashboards and charts to gain insights into your data, such as temperature changes over time or storage levels of home batteries. By following this pattern and implementing it with the MongoDB platform, you can effectively ingest and visualize API data.