What is an API?
An API, or Application Programming Interface, is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate with each other.
Think of an API like a waiter in a restaurant. When you go to a restaurant, you don't go into the kitchen and make your own meal. Instead, you sit down at the table and give your order to the waiter. The waiter then goes into the kitchen, tells the chef what you want, and brings you back the meal you ordered.
Similarly, when a software application wants to access a service or information from another application, it sends a request through an API. The API acts as the "waiter" and takes the request to the "kitchen" (i.e. the application or service that provides the information or service) and brings back the requested information.
Think of an API like a waiter in a restaurant. When you go to a restaurant, you don't go into the kitchen and make your own meal. Instead, you sit down at the table and give your order to the waiter. The waiter then goes into the kitchen, tells the chef what you want, and brings you back the meal you ordered.
Similarly, when a software application wants to access a service or information from another application, it sends a request through an API. The API acts as the "waiter" and takes the request to the "kitchen" (i.e. the application or service that provides the information or service) and brings back the requested information.
In this module, we will explore the features related to Hosted APIs, creating API keys, and the API metrics dashboard in DeepLobe. Let's delve into the details: