An API operates as a bridge between internal and external software operations,

allowing for a fluid interchange of data that frequently passes undetected by the
end-user. Simply said, an API acts as a virtual middleman, transferring data from
one interface, such as a mobile app, to another. APIs connect various sections of a
software platform to guarantee that information is sent correctly. These connection
points serve as an internal communication route, and a way for external tools to
access the same data. As a result, APIs may be classified into two types:

Private APIs: A private API is only available to developers and users within a
company. These APIs are often used to link internal team operations to remove silos
and streamline communication.
Open APIs: On the other hand, open APIs allow third-party developers to quickly
access and merge data from one tool to another. An open or public API saves time
for developers by allowing them to link their platform with already existing tools,
minimizing the need to construct new services.