ray_nl Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Sorry if this is in the wrong section dont know where it suppose to go. I am having trouble understanding about API (sry if it sounds too dumb). Can anyone explain what API really does? e.g. if i have a php website with features like video, and the user sends a request to the video and the video sends the data back to the user, is that what the API is? sorry im kinda new to php i just couldnt find any answer in google. thanks in advance. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/212035-php-api/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
trq Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 An API is an application programming interface. This basically means that the application in question has provided an interface for programmers to use to access certain functionality programatically. This, could mean lots of different things, but in regards to a web application, it generally means you make a GET request for certain data, and the application sends this data back. Of course, there can be more to it, for instance Google provides an API for Gmail that allows you to add new users (create new email addresses) to your (Google applications) domain. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/212035-php-api/#findComment-1105022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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