How an API is created?

An API is also an abstraction of the web server. The application (such as a website or a mobile app) will make an API call for a set of data to display for the end user to consume . The request is made via the API that accesses the web server to retrieve the requested data, which is populated in the user interface.

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Is it easy to build an API?

Complicated as it may sound, creating a basic API service is actually quite easy . … Design APIs with simplicity, consistency, discoverability, and usability in mind. Prepare server-side (and client-side) apps and libraries, preferably with an automated workflow. Set up authorization and authentication.

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What is REST API URL?

REST API URL in Hub <Hub Service URL> is the Base URL of the Hub service in your network environment . For example, you have your company’s server www.mycompany.com and a Hub service. You can configure Hub to be accessible by www.mycompany.com/hub or, let’s say hub.mycompany.com .

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What is an example of a REST API?

For example, a REST API would use a GET request to retrieve a record, a POST request to create one, a PUT request to update a record, and a DELETE request to delete one . All HTTP methods can be used in API calls. A well-designed REST API is similar to a website running in a web browser with built-in HTTP functionality.

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