What is an API & how does it work?

The term API is an acronym, and it stands for “AApplication Programming Interface.” Think of an API like a menu in a restaurant. The menu provides a list of dishes you can order, along with a description of each dish. When you specify what menu items you want, the restaurant’s kitchen does the work and provides you with some finished dishes.

How does RapidAPI work?

RapidAPI allows users to test APIs directly on the platform before committing to purchase. Public APIs – The platform groups remote APIs into 40 niche categories, making it easier to browse and find the right one to meet your needs.

What is API documentation?

For developers, API documentation provides the interface for communication between applications, simplifying application integration. A simple way to understand how APIs work is to look at a common example—third-party payment processing.

What is REST API?

REST stands for Representational State Transfer. REST defines a set of functions like GET, PUT, DELETE, etc. that clients can use to access server data. Clients and servers exchange data using HTTP. The main feature of REST API is statelessness. Statelessness means that servers do not save client data between requests.