What can you do with a Python API?

By using Python and REST APIs, you can retrieve, parse, update, and manipulate the data provided by any web service you’re interested in. Free Bonus: Click here to download a copy of the "REST API Examples" Guide and get a hands-on introduction to Python + REST API principles with actionable examples.

What are the benefits of using an API?

There are many benefits to using an API, but some of the most notable ones include increased efficiency, improved safety, and increased flexibility. When used properly, an API can help you develop better software faster and with fewer errors.

What is the Python/C API?

The Application Programmer’s Interface to Python gives C and C++ programmers access to the Python interpreter at a variety of levels. The API is equally usable from C++, but for brevity it is generally referred to as the Python/C API. There are two fundamentally different reasons for using the Python/C API.

What is an API ?

An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules that are shared by a particular service. These rules determine in which format and with which command set your application can access the service, as well as what data this service can return in the response. The API acts as a layer between your application and external service.