In building applications, an API simplifies programming by abstracting the underlying implementation and only exposing objects or … See more

The term API initially described an interface only for end-user-facing programs, known as application programs. This origin is still reflected in the name "application programming interface." Today, the term is broader, including also utility software See more

The design of an API has a significant impact on its usage. First of all, the design of programming interfaces represents an important part of software architecture, the organization of a complex piece of software. The principle of information hiding See more

API documentation describes the services an API offers and how to use those services, aiming to cover everything a client would need to … See more

Libraries and frameworks
The interface to a software library is one type of API. The API describes and prescribes the … See more

API security is very critical when developing a public facing API. Common threats include SQL injection, Denial-of-service attack (DoS), broken authentication, and … See more

APIs are one of the more common ways technology companies integrate. Those that provide and use APIs are considered as being members of a business ecosystem. See more