What is an Application Programming Interface (API) and Examples

 API:

• API is Application Programming Interface this acts intermediate between two different applications.
• API is a collection of software functions and procedures.
• In simple terms, API means a software code that can be accessed or executed.

Why would we need an API?

• API helps two different software’s to communicate and exchange data with each other.

Everyday Examples of API:

1. Weather Snippets

• Weather data is a popular API example that we come across regularly.
• Google Search, Apple's Weather app, and even your smart home device.

2. Log in Using XYZ

• log in with Facebook/Twitter/Google/GitHub capability seen on many websites.

3. Pay with PayPal

4. Google Maps

• Google Maps is a popular app on billions of mobile devices around the world.
• Google Maps APIs to pull customized location data, send directions, and analyze all types of location data that can help businesses provide better services and establish streamlined connections with suppliers, customers, delivery services, and more.

5. Okta

• Okta is an identity authentication system that operates in the cloud.