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Know what is API
API is simply an interface between two applications that allows them to interact with each other.
With the API you can build more advanced apps and access more advanced features with less code. API can let your apps interact with services or platforms.
You can build an app on top of Facebook, X, Spotify, ChatGPT, Stripe, Goole APIs, or any platform or service you find. Some are paid, some are free.
The use of API in modern software development is much needed because:
- Utilize the existing software component
- Build a more advanced app
- Integrate with third-party service
Here is how API works
APIs function through the exchange of requests and responses. When a client application initiates a request, it is sent to an API server.
This server processes the request and sends back a response. This response can vary from arrays of products to payment or viewing someone's Instagram story anonymously.
API’s components
- Endpoint: Refers to the specific URLs or URIs that an API makes available for interaction.
- Requests: Describes the method by which you can request information from or instruct the API to perform a particular…
