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API course: Application Programmable Interfaces as programming interfaces to networks
Questions and answers
API Manager: What activities does API management require?
API management is used to monitor and control the published programming interface in your own system. This is because external developers should be granted secure access to this interface so that they can further develop existing programs or develop new applications. An important area of activity in API management is the analysis and control of external applications. APIs must be effectively protected against misuse, which at best is achieved by automatically checking for vulnerabilities. API management provides insights into how your own APIs are used by third-party applications. An API manager can use this to identify future application trends and determine whether the APIs meet the requirements of the developers. The API manager incorporates the information gained into the management of the programming interfaces. API documentation is API documentation that is properly structured and well-written by the API manager, explaining how to use it effectively and how to integrate it easily. This human and machine-readable content helps developers and serves as a precise reference source, teaching aid and guide. There are API courses that deal extensively with API management.
How can an API interface be used?
An API interface can be used in many areas of different software applications. There are many public web APIs available in the web environment that can be used to integrate offers into your own applications as an API interface. A good API example (API sample) are, among others:
- Wikipedia
- Google Maps
- PayPal
- DHL
- API trading
- API zoom
- API HubSpot
- Time recording software
In the web environment, APIs are often used in online stores and content management systems. When the customer purchases a product, they communicate with the provider's web interface via an API interface. The store, on the other hand, communicates with the credit card company via an API interface to initiate the payment and with the carrier to trigger the order. This means that different payment service providers, online marketplaces, store rating systems, shipping service providers and other services can be connected in a standardized way with little effort. On a real estate website, for example, available properties are displayed by location using APIs. Other APIs provide visitors with current interest rates or a mortgage calculator. A special type of web API are those for authentication and authorization, such as Facebook Connect or the OpenID standard. These allow users to log in to portals without their own user administration using an existing user identity. The use of the API interface is often a topic that is covered in an API course.
Can I also take a Python online course?
Yes, many schools also offer an online Python course in which Python programming can be learned at your own pace and from any location.
API testing: How does an API test work?
An API test is a type of software test in which application programming interfaces are tested directly and as part of integration tests. API testing is used to determine whether APIs meet expectations in terms of functionality, reliability, performance and security. By analyzing the API, it is ensured that the middleware code enables two software programs to communicate with each other without any problems. The code determines how an application requests services from the operating system (OS) or other applications. API testing focuses on analyzing the business logic and the security of the application and data. Testing is a critical part of success in continuous integration and DevOps operations of the application. An API testing tool can simplify the development task. Good API testing tools for API testing include:
- SoapUI
- Katalon Studio
- TestNG
- Postman, API-Postman
- Strut
- JMeter
- Rest assured library
- Tricentis Tosca
- Apiary
- MuleSoft API
- Apigee
Even if all API tools provided the same functionality, the approach would still be different. What is important is what is best suited to your own business requirements. API-Postman can be used to both create and test APIs. As open source, it is easy to install and has features such as New, Import, Runner, My Workspace, Invite, Collections, Tab, http request and Save. API-Postman can be used to write and run API tests for any request using JavaScript. You can select http methods such as GET, PUT or POST. Associated API endpoints can be saved in a collection. API testing can therefore be ensured with an API testing tool. An API course can also cover the topic of API testing in varying degrees of intensity.
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