What is an API?
An APIAn API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules... More (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules that allows different software systems to communicate with each other.
How it works
APIs enable data exchange and functionality sharing between systems.
Example
A payment gateway APIAn API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules... More processes transactions between an app and a bank.
Why it matters
- Enables system integrationSystem integration connects different systems to work as a u... More
- Supports scalabilityScalability is the ability of a system to handle increasing ... More
- Improves interoperability
How OnClik uses this
OnClik uses APIs to connect enterprise systems and enable seamless automationAutomation refers to the use of technology to perform tasks ... More across platforms.
Related Terms
Integration, Data PipelineA data pipeline is a system that collects, processes, and mo... More, Microservices, Connectivity