API

API (Application Programming Interface)

 

An Application Programming Interface (API) consists of three key components:

- Procedures (routines): These refer to specific tasks or functions executed by a given program. Many services provide APIs for external businesses, enabling their developers to access detailed data necessary for specific analyses.

- Protocols: A format for exchanging data between applications.

- Tools: Building blocks used to create new programs.

 

APIs serve to connect applications, enabling them to perform specific functions. They are often referred to as intermediaries because they allow for the creation of new interactions between different applications.

 

How does it work?

APIs have become crucial in mobile application development. Thanks to APIs, companies integrate their systems with services from other companies. This convenient solution often eliminates the need to code specific tools from scratch.

From a technical perspective, an API is considered CODE that manages all access points to a server or application. External requests can be sent to the servers, and the API acts as a translator for those requests. Nowadays, APIs are essential for the operation of the modern Internet infrastructure, where various systems work simultaneously. These systems must operate efficiently to avoid disruptions in the delivery and exchange of information.