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Understanding APIs

APIs serve as bridges between software components, enabling communication through defined protocols and facilitating data sharing. Various types of APIs, such as REST, SOAP, and WebSocket, cater to different needs and architectures, with REST being the most popular due to its flexibility and ease of use. Security is crucial in API development, involving measures like API keys and authentication tokens, while the process includes planning, building, testing, documenting, and marketing the API.

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Understanding APIs

APIs serve as bridges between software components, enabling communication through defined protocols and facilitating data sharing. Various types of APIs, such as REST, SOAP, and WebSocket, cater to different needs and architectures, with REST being the most popular due to its flexibility and ease of use. Security is crucial in API development, involving measures like API keys and authentication tokens, while the process includes planning, building, testing, documenting, and marketing the API.

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Understanding APIs: The

Bridge Between Software


Systems
APIs enable two software components to communicate using
defined protocols. They act as bridges, allowing applications to
share data and functionality seamlessly.

by Group 2
What is an API?
Communication Service Contract
Bridge
Acts as a contract
APIs enable two software between applications,
components to defining how they
communicate using exchange requests and
defined protocols. responses.

Documentation
Contains information on how developers structure requests
and responses.
How APIs Work

Client Request Server Processing Response Delivery


Application sends a request to Server receives request and Server sends back requested data
access data or functionality. processes it according to API rules. or confirmation to the client.
Types of API Architectures
SOAP APIs
Use Simple Object Access Protocol with XML message exchange. Less
flexible but historically common.

REST APIs
Most popular web APIs today. Use HTTP methods like GET, PUT, DELETE to
access server data.

WebSocket APIs
Support two-way communication between client and server. More efficient
than REST for real-time data.

RPC APIs
Remote Procedure Calls execute functions on servers and return outputs to clients.
REST APIs Explained
Stateless HTTP-Based
Servers don't save client data Uses standard HTTP methods for
between requests. communication.

Defined Functions Data Exchange


Uses standard functions like GET, PUT, Clients and servers exchange plain
DELETE for data access. data, not rendered web pages.
API Categories by Scope

Private APIs Public APIs Partner APIs


Internal to an enterprise. Connect Open to the public. May be used by Accessible only by authorized
systems and data within the anyone with possible authorization external developers for business
business. requirements. partnerships.
Benefits of REST APIs
Innovation
Enable rapid deployment of new services through API-level changes.

Expansion
Meet client needs across different platforms and devices.

Integration
Connect new applications with existing systems efficiently.

Easy Maintenance
Changes to internal systems don't impact external interfaces.
API Security Essentials
API Keys
Verify the program making the API call.

Authentication Tokens
Authorize users and verify access rights.

API Gateways
Manage authentication, statistics, and rate limiting.
Creating an API
Plan the API
Create specifications and blueprints for your API
design.
Build the API
Prototype with boilerplate code, then customize
to specifications.
Test the API
Perform security and functionality testing to
prevent bugs.
Document the API
Create comprehensive guides to improve usability.

Market the API


List your API in marketplaces to reach potential users.
AWS API Services

Amazon API Gateway AWS AppSync


Fully managed service for Managed service for GraphQL APIs
creating, publishing, and securing with real-time data updates.
APIs at scale.

Security Features Application Integration


Built-in tools for authentication, Comprehensive set of services for
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authorization, and monitoring. connecting applications.

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