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API Interface Design

API interface design refers to the process of creating and defining the interfaces through which interactions happen between applications, operating systems, or other software components. This involves specifying the protocols, data formats, and functionality that enable different systems to communicate and exchange data.

intermediate
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API Interface Design is a critical aspect of software development that enables different applications to communicate seamlessly. By following best practices in designing APIs, developers can create interfaces that are easy to use, secure, and scalable. Understanding concepts like REST, endpoints, an...

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Key Terms

API
A set of rules that allows different software entities to communicate.

Example: A weather API provides weather data to applications.

REST
Representational State Transfer, an architectural style for designing networked applications.

Example: REST APIs use standard HTTP methods.

Endpoint
A specific URL where an API can be accessed.

Example: GET /users retrieves user data.

JSON
JavaScript Object Notation, a lightweight data interchange format.

Example: { 'name': 'John', 'age': 30 }

Authentication
The process of verifying the identity of a user or system.

Example: Using an API key to access a service.

Serialization
The process of converting data into a format that can be easily transmitted.

Example: Converting an object to JSON format.

Related Topics

Microservices Architecture
A design approach that structures an application as a collection of loosely coupled services.
advanced
GraphQL
A query language for APIs that allows clients to request only the data they need.
intermediate
Webhooks
User-defined HTTP callbacks that are triggered by specific events.
intermediate

Key Concepts

RESTful APIsEndpointsData FormatsAuthentication