In building applications, an API simplifies programming by abstracting the underlying implementation and only exposing objects or actions the developer needs. While a graphical interface for an email client might provide a user with … See more

The term API initially described an interface only for end-user-facing programs, known as application programs. This origin is still reflected in the name "application … See more

The design of an API has a significant impact on its usage. First of all, the design of programming interfaces represents an important part of See more

APIs are one of the more common ways technology companies integrate. Those that provide and use APIs are considered as being members of a business ecosystem. See more

Libraries and frameworks
The interface to a software library is one type of API. The API describes and prescribes the "expected behavior" (a specification) while … See more

API security is very critical when developing a public facing API. Common threats include SQL injection, Denial-of-service attack (DoS), broken authentication, and … See more

API documentation describes the services an API offers and how to use those services, aiming to cover everything a client would need to … See more