Explore the world of APIs, learn in simple language and experiment with hands-on activities
Key Features
- Learn the basics of API, importance in today's world and how do they work
- Gain an in-depth understanding through hands-on examples of how APIs send and receive responses
- Know when and how to use APIs for your product or web apps
Book Description
APIs are in the hands of every user who has a smart phone to say the least. if you want to understand what APIs really mean, how do they work and to put your knowledge of APIs to work quickly, this hands-on book will get you started.
The book provides a practical approach with real life examples to learning the basics, important terminologies, implementation and associated methodologies related to APIs. Complete with step-by-step explanations of essential concepts, practical examples, and live activities, this book begins by taking you through the basics of API. This workbook will help you learn how to understand and use APIs to create well-designed, documented, and tested products.
By the end of this book, you'll be able to converse comfortably about APIs, identify the basic components. You'll also be able to make product decisions based on your understanding of Pros and Cons of different types of APIs.
What you will learn
Basics of APIs
Find out what is involved in API working
Business case discussion on when or when not to use an API
Real-life examples to experiment with APIs
Understand what an API looks like