What are APIs, how do they work, and why are they Beneficial to Developers and Businesses?
We’re living in an API-centric world. Many of our daily activities revolve around APIs, and most of us are not even aware of it! Have you ever wondered how the following actions are executed? You can instantly browse information on the current weather conditions as well as the weather forecast using platforms like Apple’s weather app, Google search, or smart home devices. The travel booking websites aggregate numerous destinations and flights right away for displaying the cheapest option to you. You can log in to certain websites and mobile apps using the profile login details of your Google/Facebook/Twitter account. You can play Spotify while using the Uber app. Well, the common component responsible for all these prompt and useful actions is an API! APIs connect two distanced entities and enable them to communicate with each other in a standardized format. APIs reduce a considerable amount of time and effort to securely exchange data. For instance, weather booking sites c...