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What Is an API?

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What Is an API?

An Application Programming Interface (API) is a set of standards for how a server and clients talk to each other. Using REST/HTTP methods, JSON data can be transferred with ease.

  • Standardization – defined through URL, Method, Headers, and Body
  • Easy to use – you can test it out with curl/Postman/SDKs
  • Scalability – stateless operations can be scaled up easily

Good practice Writing detailed documentation makes for a much better Developer Experience.

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