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REST API (RESTful API)
A RESTful API is an architectural style for an application program interface (API) that uses HTTP requests to GET, PUT, POST and DELETE data. Read Full Definition
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open API (public API)
Review this definition to learn about open APIs, also known as a public APIs, including their associated benefits, industry use cases and unique attributes. Read Full Definition
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API key
An API key is a unique identifier used to connect to, or perform, an API call. Read Full Definition
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WebAuthn API
The Web Authentication API (WebAuthn API) is a credential management application program interface (API) that lets web applications authenticate users without storing their passwords on servers. Read Full Definition
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API endpoint
An API endpoint is a point at which an API -- the code that allows two software programs to communicate with each other -- connects with the software program. Read Full Definition
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API security
Application program interface (API) security refers to policies and procedures that protect APIs against malicious attacks and vulnerabilities. Read Full Definition
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API proxy
An API proxy is a thin application program interface (API) server that exposes an interface for an existing service or services. Read Full Definition
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API management
API management is the process by which an organization creates, oversees and controls application programming interfaces (APIs) in a secure, scalable environment. Read Full Definition
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API economy
The API economy refers to the set of business models and practices designed around the use of application programming interfaces (APIs) in today's digital economy. Read Full Definition
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API testing
API testing is a type of software testing that analyzes an application program interface (API) to verify that it fulfills its expected functionality, security, performance and reliability. Read Full Definition
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