APIs Explained (in 4 Minutes)

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In this video, we explain how APIs work. APIs enable different applications to communicate with each other using requests and responses. They enable the seamless integration of different systems, functionalities, and services.
Non-technical companies can benefit from APIs in the same way as technical companies. Web APIs deliver client requests and return responses via either JSON or XML over the internet.
Chapters
0:13 - What is an API?
1:52 - Non-technical analogy for APIs
2:45 - How do APIs work? (Web APIs)
3:08 - HTTP request and response structure
3:42 - Types of APIs
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@tryexponent Жыл бұрын

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@nurulafsar3195 7 ай бұрын

I've been programming for around 2 years now, and this was the first example that actually made the concept of an API stick in my head. The restaurant reservation analogy in particular was excellent.

@anuvabsaha5317 2 ай бұрын

The Hunt for 'What is API'? ended here. Huge Thanks!

@cthutu 2 ай бұрын

The term API is not just used for web development where a client sends a request to a server and a response is given back. In fact, the term API predates its use in the internet world. It basically just means a collection of functions that can be used to communicate with an appliation. For example, the Win32 API is used to talk to the Windows operating system. The OpenGL API is used to draw 3d graphics to the screen. The "API" concept explained in this video is a very specific use of the term "API".

@tryexponent 2 ай бұрын

Hey cthutu! That's a factual definition of API. Thanks for sharing!

@rkug777 6 ай бұрын

Great analogy that stuck in my head! Keep making more of these please. Love the crisp narration in a clear, pleasant voice!

@sebwlim Жыл бұрын

best and most concise explanation of APIs I've seen on KZfaq. Thank you!

@bhasinvaibhav007 2 ай бұрын

This is by far the most clear and simple explanation of APIs I've come across. Thanks!

@tryexponent 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Premssonglist 2 ай бұрын

Loved how simple and crisp was the explanation. The speaker eloquently presented the same 👍

@nikolayrusanov8714 11 күн бұрын

The most comprehensive explanation of API I have ever seen!

@johnochola4592 6 ай бұрын

Short and sweet. Life would be much easier with these kinds of explanations. Thank you!

@glantedavid9728 2 ай бұрын

API is like a middleman 😂😂

@KC-kp9nq 2 ай бұрын

Working in IT and my manager couldt even explain me API in simple words. Thank you!

@Hormoz. Ай бұрын

I have seen ALL API explanations and this is a more incisive and comprehensive introduction. ❤

@mimianti-stush231 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a simple, practical, concise, non-technical and technical explanation. I am new to IT...and the analogy turned on a light bulb. I've subscribed to your channel!

@siddheshdivekar639 2 ай бұрын

most clear and simple explanation of APIs ever !

@TigerHills Ай бұрын

this is one of the best examples i have ever seen for an API

@TheGreatDigitalism 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic video. Great analogies both simple and technical, yet concise.

@suhailm8761 Ай бұрын

Just wow, very short and crisp to the points information, loved it

@abahiduh3246 2 ай бұрын

Your definition classically captures asynchronicity in a nutshell...best analogy for the concept of "Promises" and "Async await"

@evanstayuka381 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful - the best explanation of what an API is. Thanks Exponent.

@Nala-gr8on 2 ай бұрын

Greatly appreciate the way you explained this. It very hard for me to retain technical information, but the way you did it was amazing and I can finally fully understand this. New sub!

@1anre Жыл бұрын

A Technically-minded PM is the coolest.

@bazilonyayo 7 ай бұрын

Perfect Explanation of APIs. Thank you so much Neamah

@santoshojha757 Ай бұрын

The explanation was crisp and clear.. Thank You

@radhanmoodley5594 2 ай бұрын

You’re a star. Well presented. Most enjoyable

@eduardoligeiro2817 2 ай бұрын

excellent, clear, with real life examples. Although i am IT guy, i found it simply awesome ! Congratulations

@ambikeya_tech Ай бұрын

Insightful breakdown! Concise yet comprehensive explanation of APIs. Your clarity makes complex concepts accessible.

@bigshuff 2 ай бұрын

What a wonderful analogy, it will definitely stick with me. Respect!

@LaughTale1999 17 күн бұрын

I didn't understand API but i understood something else here -> i have to follow EXPONENT for sure 😁😁😁😁

@josephamoappiah9536 7 ай бұрын

beat video I've seen concerning API's.

@l3martin 2 ай бұрын

Very well explained - I lead a team that includes both developers and non-developers. This takes away to bridge one of the gaps between the team members.

@flagger1 3 ай бұрын

That analogy was just amazing

@FernandoVillalpandojr 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. That was a fantastic breakdown of APIs

@Jerrel.A 2 ай бұрын

Excellent Explained and Presented. Thanks!

@vish1211 2 ай бұрын

So easy and well explained. Thank you.

@AM-dn4lk 2 ай бұрын

This is the best explanation on APIs I have ever heard. Thank you.

@tryexponent 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@nilavasen8631 8 күн бұрын

woow what a great exlanation.. I just got the API concept 100% clear. Thanks so much dear !!

@marcozardo7014 2 ай бұрын

Really useful explanation! Thanks for sharing it!

@ahmed_og1 Ай бұрын

Best API explination yet

@Mohamed-xt1fp 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the simple explanation.

@rajvellaturi Жыл бұрын

Great explanation as usual!!

@abishekbaiju1705 11 ай бұрын

Your explanations are excellent. Thanks for the good work

@vidyasagarnatarajan9789 21 күн бұрын

Best and Most simple i have come across

@younes-47 15 күн бұрын

Your explanation is very coherant and well put. Using simple english and logic phrases you make the listner hooked and attentive. That is how explanation videos should be. Thank you so much ❤ liked and subbed

@NathanHarrison7 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you. I wish all instructors made learning this easy and fun. Subscribed.

@Goforitmanager 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, quite well explained even for beginners.

@user-ug4dj1cq6t 6 күн бұрын

I loved her explanation 💐

@thesheikhfurqan 2 ай бұрын

what an explanation... hats off to you

@RameshKumar-ng3nf 2 ай бұрын

Oh GOD, you explained such a complex thing to understand in such a simple way . I never understand about API until i saw this beautiful 4 min GREAT video 😊 I am new to your channel and subscribed immediately 😊 You are exremely talented , i found this channel is very useful.

@mutungirodney4526 2 ай бұрын

Best example for API by far

@sportsboy5935 Жыл бұрын

awesome short video to grab whole concept with just a resturant call.

@zummamk 2 ай бұрын

Super useful and clear, thank you.

@EllieLocsin 25 күн бұрын

I love this video. It is very clear, precise and super easy to understand especially for those who are not in a tech or no experience in tech. This makes me subscribe to your channel. ❤❤❤

@karunakaranr2473 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your time and effort. Explained well....

@kylemlsantos97 3 ай бұрын

Exceptional explanation!

@akbareqbal5134 Ай бұрын

thank you very simple explanation and very clear mind understandable.

@thanurprannavm7066 2 ай бұрын

Good Edit . Cool words. Mind-blowing Narration

@mariofernandez7624 11 күн бұрын

Well explained, thanks for sharing!

@clementasare5781 6 ай бұрын

Best explanation on API's, thanks much❤

@DiscoverSalesforceWithGY Ай бұрын

Nice and Simple explanation !!

@Coding-Just 2 ай бұрын

Excellent explanation thank you

@edwardkawamba9047 2 ай бұрын

Well done with the presentation.

@careervest 2 ай бұрын

beautiful explanation.

@jucaguima 2 ай бұрын

Very well explained!

@athirarkrishnan6697 13 күн бұрын

Well explained !!

@learningonline3648 Жыл бұрын

The reservation analogy was really good. I have tried to use non-tech analogies to explain this topic but they would often not capture the concept fully. Thank you!

@tryexponent Жыл бұрын

Hey Learning Online, glad you found the analogy useful! Feel free to use it in your future explanations.

@user-ul2mt3de6t 2 ай бұрын

Well explained and presented

@papaglock6587 Ай бұрын

Great explanation 👌🏾

@ihorradchenko7819 Жыл бұрын

I love this explanation! Thanks

@WaranVaithilingam 29 күн бұрын

Well explained thank you !

@RealityCheck6969 7 ай бұрын

Wow. Thx for this easily comprehendible video.

@zamamadikizela8025 Ай бұрын

I really like how you explained it

@ganeshtpai 10 ай бұрын

Well explained thank you 👍🏼

@philomanbabuperam 2 ай бұрын

Well said madam....thank you for your valuable information....:)

@germangarciafernandez 2 ай бұрын

Best explanation ever...

@Here-Abdullah Ай бұрын

Your video is and your article is very helpful for me

@ryangulati5872 Жыл бұрын

Very clear, thanks!

@padmakumar3803 2 ай бұрын

Well explained, Good job

@supremeomegacompany 2 ай бұрын

Wow basic and Explanatory!

@venkatpm2034 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful analogy

@be236 2 ай бұрын

great explanation!

@MarccelusEnoh 14 күн бұрын

This was an excellent one.

@akashpatel-bs8ve 11 ай бұрын

Crisp and clear ❤

@RajY-pd5zm 14 күн бұрын

Neamah explanation is incredible

@krishant Ай бұрын

Very informative 😊👍🏼

@user-fp8lc4cv6p 2 ай бұрын

great examples thank u

@anandjam8994 2 ай бұрын

Nice explanation 👏

@maneeshk2355 21 күн бұрын

Loved it 💫

@blessed_human 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very nicely explained 👍🏼🙂

@isaacwhiz Ай бұрын

Precise explanations

@Mohankumar-gv7xe 19 күн бұрын

Explained well 👏

@user-yr8jt9ry5j 2 ай бұрын

Thank you great explanation

@chrismorganofficial 6 ай бұрын

Lovely explanation

@maurolimaok 17 күн бұрын

Nice channel. Bookmarked. On my first steps learning to code on Odin Project. Thanks for the channel.

@CustAndCode 16 күн бұрын

I will probably use the restaurant thing myself in the future to explain an API! Thank you! 🤗🤩

@udaytiwari2855 22 күн бұрын

Amazing................👍👍

@severtone263 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Thx !

@jeff-creations 23 күн бұрын

Brilliant, love the explanation. Here is a text version: Let's say you have a dinner reservation for tonight for three people but you want to change it to six. You call the restaurant and ask them if it's possible to do that and the customer service person says yes. That was simple - you called someone, made a request, and you got a response yes or no. Now, let's say that there wasn't a customer service person and that it was up to you to figure this out. You would need to know: • How many people have made reservations for the same time at this restaurant? • How many tables are free at that time? • What's their kitchen capacity, and wait staff capacity?? All of these questions just to figure out whether you can add three more people to your reservation. That's a lot of unnecessary work on your part, work that you the customer have no expertise in. Not to mention that the restaurant has to reveal a lot of data to you, maybe even private data about who's eating there that night and who works there etc.... In this analogy the restaurant is an application that provides a specific service or function, which is to feed you. You are an application that is trying to get fed with a group of friends. The customer service rep from the restaurant is the restaurant's API. Customer service is the API interface through which you can communicate with the restaurant and make requests like changing the number on a reservation, and you can do that without having to dive into the messy details about how restaurant reservations work or anything like that.