API-related terms you should know about
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1๏ธโฃ Endpoint
This is the URL of an API that specifies where the API is located and how it can be accessed.
This is the URL of an API that specifies where the API is located and how it can be accessed.
2๏ธโฃ Request
This is a message sent by the client to the server to ask for data or information.
This is a message sent by the client to the server to ask for data or information.
3๏ธโฃ Response
This is the message sent by the server in response to a request from the client.
This is the message sent by the server in response to a request from the client.
4๏ธโฃ JSON
This stands for JavaScript Object Notation, and it is a standard data format used for exchanging data between a server and a web application.
This stands for JavaScript Object Notation, and it is a standard data format used for exchanging data between a server and a web application.
5๏ธโฃ REST
This stands for Representational State Transfer, and it is an architectural style for building APIs.
RESTful APIs use HTTP methods (such as GET, POST, and DELETE) to perform operations on resources.
This stands for Representational State Transfer, and it is an architectural style for building APIs.
RESTful APIs use HTTP methods (such as GET, POST, and DELETE) to perform operations on resources.
6๏ธโฃ OAuth:
This is an open standard for authorization that allows users to access resources on behalf of a resource owner securely.
OAuth is often used to authenticate users and authorize access to APIs.
This is an open standard for authorization that allows users to access resources on behalf of a resource owner securely.
OAuth is often used to authenticate users and authorize access to APIs.
7๏ธโฃ SDK
This stands for Software Development Kit, and it is a set of tools and libraries that developers can use to build applications that integrate with a particular API.
This stands for Software Development Kit, and it is a set of tools and libraries that developers can use to build applications that integrate with a particular API.
8๏ธโฃ API key
This is a unique identifier used to authenticate requests to an API.
API keys are often used to track and control access to an API.
This is a unique identifier used to authenticate requests to an API.
API keys are often used to track and control access to an API.
9๏ธโฃ API rate limiting
This technique controls the rate at which API requests are processed to prevent the overuse of resources or abuse of the API.
Rate limiting is often used to ensure that the API remains available and responsive to all users.
This technique controls the rate at which API requests are processed to prevent the overuse of resources or abuse of the API.
Rate limiting is often used to ensure that the API remains available and responsive to all users.
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