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Week 11 What is an API?

What exactly is an API?

API is the acronym for Application Programming Interface, which is a software intermediary that allows two applications to talk to each other. Each time you use an app like Facebook, send an instant message, or check the weather on your phone, you're using an API.

What is an API in simple terms?

API integrations make information quickly accessible for the developers that actually make the app. That eventually trickles down to the end user by making the app easier to use. Ready for more? Learn about the differences between web apps vs mobile apps to find the best solution for your business.

But how does an API actually work? APIs unlock a door to software (or web-based data), in a way that is controlled and safe for the program. Code can then be entered that sends requests to the receiving software, and data can be returned. A clear example of this in action is the Google Maps API.

What is the difference between API and server?

The server is the application that accepts requests to the API and facilitates responses from the API . The REST API client will send a GET request to the REST Server for customer.com/api/1234 .

Is API a hardware or software?

An application programming interface (API) is a connection between computers or between computer programs. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software.

What is API in Javascript?

An API is simply a medium to fetch or send data between interfaces. ... This is made possible by the API or the Application Programming Interface. We will use a simple public API that requires no authentication and allows you to fetch some data by querying the API with GET requests.

Are web services and API the same?

There you have it: an API is an interface that allows you to build on the data and functionality of another application, while a web service is a network-based resource that fulfills a specific task. Yes, there's overlap between the two: all web services are APIs, but not all APIs are web services

What is difference between SOAP and REST API?

There is no direct comparison between SOAP and REST APIs. ... SOAP uses only XML for exchanging information in its message format whereas REST is not restricted to XML and its the choice of implementer which Media-Type to use like XML, JSON, Plain-text. Moreover, REST can use SOAP protocol but SOAP cannot use REST.

Why do we use API?

APIs are needed to bring applications together in order to perform a designed function built around sharing data and executing pre-defined processes. They work as the middle man, allowing developers to build new programmatic interactions between the various applications people and businesses use on a daily basis.

What is difference between Microservices and API?

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The Difference Between APIs and MicroservicesAn API is a contract that provides guidance for a consumer to use the underlying service. A microservice is an architectural design that separates portions of a (usually monolithic) application into small, self-containing services.

Is XML an API?

The Cloud Storage XML API provides a web interface for making HTTP requests and handling HTTP responses. The API is compatible with HTTP/1.1, HTTP/2, and HTTP/3 protocols. Each request implements a standard HTTP method.

How is JSON used in API?

JSON or JavaScript Object Notation is an encoding scheme that is designed to eliminate the need for an ad-hoc code for each application to communicate with servers that communicate in a defined way. JSON API module exposes an implementation for data stores and data structures, such as entity types, bundles, and fields.

What language is API written in?

Developers can use almost any modern programming language (like JavaScript, Ruby, Python, or Java) for their own API coding. Most programming languages already come with the necessary software to interact with web APIs, but developers typically install additional packages, or code, for convenience and flexibility.

How do I learn to use an API?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZvSYJDk-us⁠

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipXAhatnazw&list=PL9nWRykSBSFjU7UGR37SFfOb1oMYLNhag&index=5⁠

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What is the Difference between an API and SDK

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XUwqWjey3I&list=PL9nWRykSBSFjU7UGR37SFfOb1oMYLNhag&index=15⁠

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Tutorial on Factory Pattern Method

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdJatgto5cU⁠

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wk06-Lec2_FactoryMethodExampleProj.zip

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wk06-Lec2_SingletonPatternExampleProj.zip

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