What is an API (in 5 minutes)

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[AaronJack]

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[stevenadams]

I've always enjoyed the restaurant anology as well. The cooks in the kitchen are the back end, dining area for guests is the front end, and the servers are the APIs.

[ridorock]

I must be an idiot because I still don't understand what an API even is after watching this twice

[CharlieF]

I'm amazed at how easily you've cleared this up for me. I got 2 minutes into the video and subscribed because I've been trying to find a clear fast paced source of information on stuff like this to expand my knowledge. Thank you so much!

[cabji]

Hey Aaron, nice video. I liked how you said the Uber app is actually a bunch of little apps all connected together via APIs, and that there's teams of developers working on each app.

I'm pretty sure that mostly all people on this planet don't realize the sheer amount of time and mental effort that goes into creating software. My mind boggles when I think about things like operating systems and artificial intelligence and robotics and the amount of thought and trial and error that's gone through to date to have what we have so far.

I really take my hat off to and appreciate the great minds that having built everything we have and take for granted.

It's a dream of mine to contribute even something ½ a percent as great as all the big tech stuff we enjoy.

[lianvalera]

Hey Jack! I needed a quick API primitive crash course for work and this video did the trick; concise, clear, and visually engaging. Great content!

[flywith.mia.]

Your channel is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for making the leaning process that easy. Your drawings and detailed way of explaining makes everything way easier

[AaronJack]

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[KittiesForLife]

'UI works for users, and API works for code.' Thank you for this sentence!

[memeingthroughenglish]

I like how you show how many people and parts are required to create one app. I feel like in the beginning of my career, I always thought it was just one person behind a screen, but really, it is thousands of people, and using lots of resources that have already been created!

[AV-iubd]

This is the channel that keeps me motivated, and I learn something new each time.

Thank you, Aaron, for your dedication and hardwork to bring us content.

[TheRealSinotra]

Great video, the learning experience was enjoyable. I enjoy learning about tech. Yet too often the videos become boring after a while and sometimes hard to understand. Your explanation was easy to understand and entertaining without feeling like it’s a commercial advert. Thank you, I’m subscribing for sure.

[adnanamin]

Just discovered your channel through this video. Amazingly explained what API is all about. Thanks a lot!

I've never really understood the API concept completely untill I got to watch this video.

Subbed you! Appreciate the amazing effort. 👍 🙏 🤩

[DonRoberto]

You have provided a flawless and comprehensive definition, capturing the essence of everything perfectly.

[lifeform]

I have watched so many videos on them and this was finally the video that made me understand it😃

[scottdonnelly]

incredibly easy to understand and your examples were nice to follow, great content! thank you for posting

[johnbaker]

Might be the most clear explanation of APIs I have seen, and trust me I have seen a bunch of videos trying to make sure I understand APIs

[bismarckkaine]

1 minute in, and I have already learned a lot. Thanks, Aaron.

[amreenmusani]

this is your second video i am watching today....super useful and concise information...Thanks Aaron

[Robzilluh]

That would’ve been the smoothest sponsor plug I’ve ever seen. Great video, helped me understand API’s better than any other video I’ve seen