Introduction to API Development

What is an API?

An API, or Application Programming Interface, acts as a middleman between different

software applications. It defines a set of rules and protocols that allow apps to
talk to each other and exchange data or functionality. Imagine it like a waiter in
a restaurant - you (the developer) tell the waiter (the API) what you want (data or
a function), and the waiter retrieves it from the kitchen (the other application)
and brings it to you.

Why use APIs?

APIs offer numerous benefits for developers and businesses alike:

Faster development: By leveraging existing functionalities through APIs, developers

can avoid building everything from scratch, saving time and resources.
Improved functionality: Integrate features and data from other applications to
enhance your own app's capabilities.
Scalability: APIs enable easy integration of new features and services as your
application grows.
Increased innovation: APIs foster a collaborative environment where developers can
build upon each other's work.
This is just a starting point! There's a whole world of API development to explore.