Types of API protocols and architectures

The Google Maps API is probably the one that is most often used by people without them realizing it because it is used via an interface, such as Uber or Lyft. APIs allow products to use capabilities from another product or company in a seamless way. This dramatically reduces the complexity of building software, as these capabilities are often so extensive that it is not possible to develop them from scratch.

There are three major types of API protocols and architectures:

Representational State Transfer (REST): The most popular approach to building APIs is the REST ...

Introduction to the course

Part 1: The API Landscape

API as a Product

API Product Management

API Life Cycle and Maturity

Building and Managing API Products

Growth for API Products

Support Models for API Products

Part 2: Understanding the Customers

Walking in the Customer’s Shoes

Customer Expectations and Goals

Components of the API Experience

Part 3: Deep Dive into Key Metrics for API Products

Infrastructure Metrics

API Product Metrics

Business Metrics

Part 4: Setting a Cohesive Analytics Strategy

Drawing the Big Picture with Data

Keeping Metrics Honest

Counter Metrics to Avoid Blind Spots

Decision-Making with Data

Conclusion

API Access Protocols and API Types

Types of API protocols and architectures