What is an API?
API (Application Programming Interface) What is an API? Imagine this: You're at a restaurant. You look at the menu to choose what you want. You tell the waiter your order. The waiter takes it to the kitchen and brings your food back. In this case: You = User Menu = API Waiter = API Kitchen = Server (where the data lives) In Tech Terms: API is a messenger that helps two software systems talk to each other. It lets apps or websites request data from a server or another app. The server sends the data back to the app through the API. Simple Example: You open a weather app → it uses an API to ask a weather server for current info. The server replies → the app shows you the temperature and forecast. Why APIs are Useful: Save time: No need to build everything from scratch. Easy access: Use features from other apps (like maps, login, payments). Flexibility: Connect different systems easily. Power: Makes apps smarter by giving them more data or features. Everyday Exa...