Learn in the textbookLibraries, APIs, and Low-Code Development
DefinitionA Web API (WebAPI) is an API published so that the functions and data of a service on a network can be called over web communication such as HTTP.
ExplanationThe service processes the request it receives and returns the result as data. The calling app can use the other service's functions without keeping components on hand, so an app can show, for example, weather forecasts or exchange rates.
AnalogyIt is like phoning an inquiry desk and getting an answer. You cannot see how the company works inside, but asking in the expected way gets you a reply.
Memory hookWeb + API: an ordinary API call that rides on web communication to reach a distant service.