APIs

Definition

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are sets of rules and protocols that allow different software applications to communicate with each other. They specify how different software components should interact, making it easier for developers to use and integrate functionalities from existing systems into their own applications.

Related terms

Endpoints: Specific URLs or routes within an API that developers can send requests to. They represent different functionalities or resources provided by the API.

Requests: Actions performed by developers to retrieve or manipulate data from an API. These can include GET requests (retrieving data), POST requests (sending data), PUT requests (updating data), or DELETE requests (removing data).

Responses: The information returned by an API after receiving a request. This can include status codes indicating success or failure, as well as the actual data requested.