Overview
In this tutorial, we will understand the different API components. An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate and interact with each other. Think of it as a bridge that enables one piece of software to access the functionality or data provided by another.
APIs define how different software components should interact. They allow developers to build on existing services, integrate third-party applications, etc.
API Components
The main API components are as follows:
API Endpoints
URLs representing specific resources (e.g., /users, /products)
API Methods
Actions can be performed on those endpoints (e.g., GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
API Request
API Parameters
Parameters are the additional information passed in the request (e.g., query parameters, request headers.
API Body
The data is sent to the server to process. The usual formats are JSON, XML, and Protobuf.
API Response
The data returned by the API. The usual formats are JSON, XML, and Protobuf.