We have to type so many codes when we have to make a program
Nowadays, there are many systems that help make codes.
An API is the one that helps reduce time when we are programming
So, What is API??
API is an Application Programming Interface, and it has the following definitions
A set of functions and procedures allowing the creation of applications that access the features of data of an operating system, application, or other service.
Or we can say "It is a way for two or more computer programs to communicate with each other."
It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software.
How does it works?
Maybe, someone may ask a question like this
"So How does it works?"
Here, is an API working diagram to understand
First of all, users want something to see.
And use an APP to send a request.
APP sends a request for the BACKEND like Delete, Get, Put, Post, Custom, etc.
The created data goes through the API and is sent to the app
And then, users can show data that they want
Can you introduce some APIs?
The API has 4 types and it is separated by 3 types of common architectures
APIs and API architectures
Four broad categories of API
Open APIs
Any developer can access
Partner APIs
Only authorized developers may access
Internal APIs
Only internal teams may access
Composite APIs
Combine multiple APIs
Three common types of API architectures
REST
A collection of guidelines for lightweight, scalable web APIs
SOAP
A stricter protocol for more secure APIs
RPC
A protocol for invoking processes that can be written with XML(XML-RPC) or JSON(JSON-RPC)
