What is an API?

The term API (Application Programming Interface) seems ubiquitous within the world of software development. Farish Kashefinejad describes it "as a contract for software to communicate with each other" and tells us why APIs are so valuable and how you can interact with one yourself!

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[SaifUlIslam-dbnu]

Thank you for using practical and real-world examples. It sets in motion about when to think about APIs in actual situations!

[my_ashokan]

Loved the lesson! I liked that you used an analogy for novice understanding, and consuming a real-time API. Happy coding!

[kittyt]

Thank you for the concise explanation. I am new to programming and having points explained clearly is a great help!

[KarinaStavenes]

Thank you for explaining this with such good real-world examples. This makes so much sense! Great video!

[eddasjbertrand]

Came to know what is an API, ended with knowledge but hungry xD

[spreadsheetsplays]

I really appreciate the speed of your delivery. SO many coding videos, courses and such the presenter speaks so quickly that you have to rewind just to take in what they said. Would happily pay for any courses you put together.

[bnglre]

Its a very good Introduction of API. Good visualization of what an API Could be. Nice work.. Appreciate it

[nikhilpandarge]

Wow...Well Explained Real World Example...!!!

[bobmorrison]

which CodeCademy course(s) include API programming? Thanks

[pritampal]

It is a very nice video. I have got a good understanding about APIs now.

[ishabytheway]

:)Great video! Thank god I watched it right before lunch :)

[lilibruk]

Best video! thank you for puuting things in order inside of my head hehe

[mohamedadammohamedkhan]

Thank you for explaining API with the best examples. I will try to help translate this video in other language to make sure others also get to learn and benefit from it.

[pawel]

God bless the yt's playback speed.

[nunodacostaramos]

Thanks for the video.

It made me hungry as well. :)

[heleneb]

Did Twilio for this video? because if they did, it would be nice to mention it and if they did not this is some nice detailled free advertisement they just got.

[HenixII]

woah that's an awesome beard brah

[ItsNotAllRainbows_and_Unicorns]

Two people didn't like the food analogy.

[e.faithdenham]

This was explained well but it was really challenging to listen to due to the scratchiness in your voice. Please drink water regularly and be sure to get plenty of sleep.