How APIs Work for Beginners | Simplified API Tutorial & Examples
What is an API? You've come to the right place! An API is a critical tool that every successful programmer and engineer should know how to use. The meaning of API is Application Programming Interface and its goal is to connect one entity to another regardless of computer systems involved. In this video, I will explain to you What an API is, from the types of APIs such as REST, SOAP, and RPC and the workflow of an API request. You will also learn the format of the a REST API Request broken down into the three topics of HTTP Method, URL endpoint, and the data that is being sent. This will give you more understanding of the topic to ace your interview or understand what exactly this is in your current profession.
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0:00 Intro
0:16 What is an API? (Application Programming Interface)
0:28 Logging into YouTube Example
0:40 API Request Format
1:08 Why APIs exist
1:30 Non-Technical API Explanation
1:58 How does an API work
2:30 HTTP Status Codes
3:05 Types of APIs
3:25 What is a REST API
3:50 Outro