Using APIs Flashcards by Luke Simpson | Brainscape

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Purpose of APIs

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App communication, data access

Example - Travel app uses airline data

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Advantages of APIs

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Integrate, reuse, scale quickly

Example - Stripe for easy payments

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APIs - Examples of Use

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External data, task automation

Example - Weather app for forecasts

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How APIs Work

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Requests sent (GET, POST), responses received.

Example - GET request for weather data

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