What is an API?

55,079 Views
Jan 30, 2019

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!

More videos

Learn More on Codecademy

Skill path

Code Foundations

Start your programming journey with an introduction to the world of code and basic concepts.
Includes 5 Courses
With Certificate
Beginner Friendly
15 Lessons