What is API?

Application programming Interface is a software interface that allows two applications to interact with each other without any user intervention. API is a collection of software and procedures. In simple terms, API means a software code that can be accessed or executed. API is defined as a code that helps two different software to and exchange data with each other.

Types of APIs

1.Open APIs

Also known as public APIs. These APIs are publicly available and there are no restrictions to access them

2.Partner APIs

These APIs are not publicly available, so you need specific rights or licenses to access them.

3.Internal APIs

Internal or private, These APIs are developed by companies to use in their internal systems. It helps you to increase the productivity of your team.

4.Composite APIs

This type of API combine different data and service APIs.

Web Service APIs

1.SOAPS

Defines message in XML format used web applications to communicate with each other.

2.REST

It makes use of the HTTPS to GET,POST, or DELETE data. It is basically used to take advantage of the existing.

3.JSON-RPC

It uses JSON for data transfer and is a light-weight remote procedural call defining few data structure types.

4.XML-RPC

It is on XML and uses HTTP for data transfer. This API is widely used to exchange information between two or more networks.