理解API：现代应用的驱动力
原文英文，约1100词，阅读约需4分钟。发表于：。What are APIs ? APIs, or Application Programming Interfaces, are tools that allow two software programs to communicate with each other by following a set of rules and protocols. Think of them as...
API是软件间沟通的工具，通过客户端请求和服务器响应进行数据交换。常见类型有SOAP、RPC、WebSocket和REST。API简化集成、促进创新、易于维护，可分为私有、公共、合作伙伴和复合类型。端点是通信的接触点，需注意安全和性能。API安全通过身份验证和API密钥实现。创建API需规划、开发、测试、文档化和推广。
