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An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules that enables communication between software applications, defining methods for data exchange. Key concepts include endpoints, requests, responses, HTTP methods, and authentication, with types such as open, internal, partner, and composite APIs. Benefits of APIs include system integration, time savings, flexibility, and automation, with best practices emphasizing versioning, security, and performance optimization.

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An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules that enables communication between software applications, defining methods for data exchange. Key concepts include endpoints, requests, responses, HTTP methods, and authentication, with types such as open, internal, partner, and composite APIs. Benefits of APIs include system integration, time savings, flexibility, and automation, with best practices emphasizing versioning, security, and performance optimization.

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API (Application Programming Interface) - Notes

Definition:
API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules, protocols, and tools that allows different
software applications to communicate with each other. It defines the methods and data formats that
programs can use to request and exchange information. Key Concepts:
1. Endpoint: A specific URL where an API can be accessed. 2. Request: The call made by a client
to the API to perform an action or retrieve data. 3. Response: The data returned by the API after
processing a request. 4. HTTP Methods: - GET: Retrieve data - POST: Send data - PUT: Update
data - DELETE: Remove data 5. Headers: Additional information sent with API requests or
responses, such as authentication tokens. 6. Authentication: Mechanism to verify the identity of
users or systems accessing the API (e.g., API keys, OAuth). Types of APIs:
1. Open APIs: Publicly available for developers and other users. 2. Internal APIs: Used within a
company for internal systems. 3. Partner APIs: Shared with specific partners with access
permissions. 4. Composite APIs: Combine multiple API requests into one. Common Data
Formats:
- JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) - XML (Extensible Markup Language) - YAML (YAML Ain’t
Markup Language) Benefits of APIs:
- Enables integration between different systems. - Saves time by reusing existing functions. -
Enhances flexibility and scalability. - Facilitates automation of tasks. API Example:
Suppose you have a weather app that fetches data from an online weather service. The app sends
a GET request to the API endpoint: https://api.weather.com/current?location=Delhi The API
responds with weather data in JSON format, which the app displays to the user. Best Practices:
- Use versioning to manage changes. - Ensure proper authentication and authorization. - Handle
errors gracefully. - Optimize performance by minimizing data transfer.

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