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23 kwi 2014 · This chapter focused on providing some foundational terminology and a mental model of what an API is and how it is used. The key terms we learned were: • Server: A powerful computer that runs an API • API: The "hidden" portion of a website that is meant for computer consumption
When it comes to APIs, developers are your users. The same principles of user-centred-design apply to the development and publication of APIs (simplicity, obviousness, fit-for-purpose etc).
Principles of Web API Design surveys the gamut of available techniques and sets forth a prescriptive, easy-to-follow approach. Teams that apply the guidance in this book will create APIs that better resonate with customers, deliver more business value in less time, and require fewer breaking changes.
Hex. #FC4C02. Hex. #54585A. The Definitive Guide to API Management. Table of Contents. Anatomy of an API management solution | 2. API lifecycle management | 3. Design and develop APIs...
Download Free PDF. RESTful Web API Design with Node.js. Temir Barlas. If you are a Java developer wanting to enrich your development skills to create scalable, server-side RESTful applications based on the Node.js platform, this book is for you.
Building a popular developer platform with an API that is used by millions of developers is one of the most challenging and exciting endeavors you can undertake in your software career. In this book, you’ll learn how to do that. APIs are at the core of modern software development. They tackle a basic developer challenge: how can I, as a ...
Introduction to APIs. API stands for application programming interface. An API helps expose a business service or an enterprise asset to the developers building an application. Applications can be installed and accessed from a variety of devices, such as smartphones, tablets, kiosks, gaming consoles, connected cars, and so forth.
