APIs Explained (in 4 Minutes)

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[@nurulafsar3195]

I've been programming for around 2 years now, and this was the first example that actually made the concept of an API stick in my head. The restaurant reservation analogy in particular was excellent.

[@anuvabsaha5317]

The Hunt for 'What is API'? ended here. Huge Thanks!

[@shwetakadgi9529]

00:02 APIs are essential for software communication 00:39 APIs enable different systems to communicate 01:03 APIs allow for making requests and getting responses 01:30 APIs reduce unnecessary work for customers 01:55 Restaurant API allows communication and requests without detailed knowledge 02:25 APIs allow access to data in controlled ways. 02:56 API calls involve requests and responses via HTTP or HTTPs over the internet. 03:30 APIs are used to get more in depth about the various different types

[@bhasinvaibhav007]

This is by far the most clear and simple explanation of APIs I've come across. Thanks!

[@tryexponent]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KC-kp9nq]

Working in IT and my manager couldt even explain me API in simple words. Thank you!

[@cthutu]

The term API is not just used for web development where a client sends a request to a server and a response is given back. In fact, the term API predates its use in the internet world. It basically just means a collection of functions that can be used to communicate with an appliation. For example, the Win32 API is used to talk to the Windows operating system. The OpenGL API is used to draw 3d graphics to the screen. The "API" concept explained in this video is a very specific use of the term "API".

[@tryexponent]

Hey cthutu! That's a factual definition of API. Thanks for sharing!

[@sebwlim]

best and most concise explanation of APIs I've seen on KZbin. Thank you!

[@rkug777]

Great analogy that stuck in my head! Keep making more of these please. Love the crisp narration in a clear, pleasant voice!

[@abahiduh3246]

Your definition classically captures asynchronicity in a nutshell...best analogy for the concept of "Promises" and "Async await"

[@ChuanyiXia]

私はプログラミングを始めて約1年になりますが、今回の例が初めてAPIの概念をしっかりと理解させてくれました。特にレストランの予約の例が素晴らしかったです。

[@siddheshdivekar639]

most clear and simple explanation of APIs ever !

[@johnochola4592]

Short and sweet. Life would be much easier with these kinds of explanations. Thank you!

[@Sheeeeshack]

I have seen ALL API explanations and this is a more incisive and comprehensive introduction. ❤

[@mimianti-stush231]

Thank you for such a simple, practical, concise, non-technical and technical explanation. I am new to IT...and the analogy turned on a light bulb. I've subscribed to your channel!

[@lyad3618]

She's sharp, knowlegeable and a great communicator. API's coming right up 😎😎

[@TigerHills]

this is one of the best examples i have ever seen for an API

[@suhailm8761]

Just wow, very short and crisp to the points information, loved it

[@abhirajsingh3071]

okay, this is the best explanation of API on the whole Internet. So what is it? An interface or a medium by which two or more applications (software intended for a specific purposes ) can communicate via request and response. each cycle of a request and response is called an API call. The main benefit of using API is data security as the applications can communicate with each other without having to expose all the data and the example she used to explain API's is probably the best example, that even a 15 year old can understand

[@l3martin]

Very well explained - I lead a team that includes both developers and non-developers. This takes away to bridge one of the gaps between the team members.

[@Premssonglist]

Loved how simple and crisp was the explanation. The speaker eloquently presented the same 👍

[@flagger1]

That analogy was just amazing

[@harshalh3513]

On point , the restaurant example was just so simple to understand. Thanks for explaining so easily!

[@radhanmoodley5594]

You’re a star. Well presented. Most enjoyable

[@bigshuff]

What a wonderful analogy, it will definitely stick with me. Respect!

[@learningonline3648]

The reservation analogy was really good. I have tried to use non-tech analogies to explain this topic but they would often not capture the concept fully. Thank you!

[@tryexponent]

Hey Learning Online, glad you found the analogy useful! Feel free to use it in your future explanations.

[@jeff-creations]

Brilliant, love the explanation. Here is a text version: Let's say you have a dinner reservation for tonight for three people but you want to change it to six. You call the restaurant and ask them if it's possible to do that and the customer service person says yes. That was simple - you called someone, made a request, and you got a response yes or no. Now, let's say that there wasn't a customer service person and that it was up to you to figure this out. You would need to know: • How many people have made reservations for the same time at this restaurant? • How many tables are free at that time? • What's their kitchen capacity, and wait staff capacity?? All of these questions just to figure out whether you can add three more people to your reservation. That's a lot of unnecessary work on your part, work that you the customer have no expertise in. Not to mention that the restaurant has to reveal a lot of data to you, maybe even private data about who's eating there that night and who works there etc.... In this analogy the restaurant is an application that provides a specific service or function, which is to feed you. You are an application that is trying to get fed with a group of friends. The customer service rep from the restaurant is the restaurant's API. Customer service is the API interface through which you can communicate with the restaurant and make requests like changing the number on a reservation, and you can do that without having to dive into the messy details about how restaurant reservations work or anything like that.

[@AM-dn4lk]

This is the best explanation on APIs I have ever heard. Thank you.

[@tryexponent]

Glad it was helpful!

[@evanstayuka381]

This was so helpful - the best explanation of what an API is. Thanks Exponent.

[@RaviTM-w3c]

The first video I watched on this channel. The clarity with which you described made me hit that subscribe button right away in the beginning. Cheers!

[@sohandeemantha9028]

Interface is something that gives us an abstract idea of how to use it while encapsulating it’s functionality. For an example when we get a tv remote, it’s interface will give us an abstract idea that this button will do this, but we don’t know what actually happened inside the circuit when we pressed that button. So an API (Application Programming Interface) does the same. It gives us an abstraction of something while encapsulating its actual functionality. We can refer API to methods as when we use a method we only know what it does instead how it works. For an example think of println() method. We only know that it will print a line but don’t know how it actually happens inside.

[@__SoLo]

Best Explanation possible in 4 Minutes !

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

Oh GOD, you explained such a complex thing to understand in such a simple way . I never understand about API until i saw this beautiful 4 min GREAT video 😊 I am new to your channel and subscribed immediately 😊 You are exremely talented , i found this channel is very useful.

[@FernandoVillalpandojr]

Thank you. That was a fantastic breakdown of APIs

[@janarthkrishna5313]

I'm not a tech person and I've just started checking out programming languages. I've been coming across APIs like chat-gpt and more lately. I've been searching and reading about them, but it never really clicked for me. The restaurant analogy was the best and simplest explanation of APIs I've seen on KZbin. Thanks!

[@1anre]

A Technically-minded PM is the coolest.

[@lewisburton1852]

I loved the use of analogies in the video. It's clear that there are common patterns at work in many different areas of life.

[@mannymorales7913]

Excellent Video! Concise, Clear and not too technical for non-Developers. Thank you for producing and sharing!

[@AnjaliKumari-fg3nr]

Finally after days of struggle, got an easy explanation. Sure it is a fancy name!😁

[@eduardoligeiro2817]

excellent, clear, with real life examples. Although i am IT guy, i found it simply awesome ! Congratulations

[@NathanHarrison7]

Excellent video. Thank you. I wish all instructors made learning this easy and fun. Subscribed.

[@nikolayrusanov8714]

The most comprehensive explanation of API I have ever seen!

[@Nala-gr8on]

Greatly appreciate the way you explained this. It very hard for me to retain technical information, but the way you did it was amazing and I can finally fully understand this. New sub!

[@madefromjames]

I love the detailed explanation, what I got about API is an application, software, or bridge that allows two or more computers to talk to each other by making a request and getting back a response.

[@ingeniousgoldie]

THIS IS HANDS DOWN THE BEST VIDEO EXPLANATION OF API ON THE INTERNET!!!!!! I subscribed immediately to the channel because of this video. Do you know how many times I have watched API tutorials?? This was awesome to watch!

[@mutungirodney]

Best example for API by far

[@mqbaka]

The best explanation of API ever.

[@MonicaRaj-t7w]

Watched this while eating lunch in office, great explanation. Thank you!

[@Goforitmanager]

Thank you, quite well explained even for beginners.

[@Karthickmasanmasan]

Your Explanation was brief & to the point, Thank you

[@DJXecute]

Wow best description explanation I've heard. crystal clear

[@Aravindasuran]

Dont know why . I get motivated while seeing this API explanation.

[@santoshojha757]

The explanation was crisp and clear.. Thank You

[@bazilonyayo]

Perfect Explanation of APIs. Thank you so much Neamah

[@thanurprannavm7066]

Good Edit . Cool words. Mind-blowing Narration

[@LaughTale1999]

I didn't understand API but i understood something else here -> i have to follow EXPONENT for sure 😁😁😁😁

[@akbareqbal5134]

thank you very simple explanation and very clear mind understandable.

[@tasneema.156]

That non-technical analogy was really helpful

[@ahmed_og1]

Best API explination yet

[@Jerrel.A]

Excellent Explained and Presented. Thanks!

[@nilavasen8631]

woow what a great exlanation.. I just got the API concept 100% clear. Thanks so much dear !!

[@saptechnologies-kr6kx]

hi Neamah, excellent. very well explained within 4 minutes. love this

[@Abacoot]

The moment the technical talk started the clouds opened up!! Thank you so so much for this!!!!

[@epikk9]

Whoa this was a lot easier to understand! The restaurant example really helped, the API confusion is gone now😁

[@Here-Abdullah]

Your video is and your article is very helpful for me

[@upendrakumarpandey2838]

I’m working from more than 11 years but this one awesome example of API

[@EllieLocsin]

I love this video. It is very clear, precise and super easy to understand especially for those who are not in a tech or no experience in tech. This makes me subscribe to your channel. ❤❤❤

[@philomanbabuperam]

Well said madam....thank you for your valuable information....:)

[@vish1211]

So easy and well explained. Thank you.

[@jhovadroc]

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[@VirtuMaven]

Your explanation is very coherant and well put. Using simple english and logic phrases you make the listner hooked and attentive. That is how explanation videos should be. Thank you so much ❤ liked and subbed

[@bhargavchataut8203]

Such a clear and easy to understand example. Thank You!!

[@ambikeya_tech]

Insightful breakdown! Concise yet comprehensive explanation of APIs. Your clarity makes complex concepts accessible.

[@TheGreatDigitalism]

Fantastic video. Great analogies both simple and technical, yet concise.

[@oayato9025]

OMG YOU ARE AMAZING ... I WAS FINDING DIFFICULTY IN UNDERSTANDING IT THAAAAAAAANK YOU

[@SandsofMind]

Brilliant analogy. Fully understood the concept!

[@wertertwertwet]

This is actually really well explained. I needed this 3 years ago

[@ron-patel]

Huge Thanks! Easy to understand in a simple explanation.

[@jl6693]

it's a protocol! simple and efficient explanation, thank you.

[@CustAndCode]

I will probably use the restaurant thing myself in the future to explain an API! Thank you! 🤗🤩

[@OP-g7g]

Love the way you present the information!

[@edwardkawamba9047]

Well done with the presentation.

[@zummamk]

Super useful and clear, thank you.

[@GururajBN]

Good explanation which could be understood by a lay person like me. One suggestion: Please speak with more measured pace, a little slowly.

[@Longtermlove]

You are amazing with API explorer ❤

[@clementasare5781]

Best explanation on API's, thanks much❤

[@careervest]

beautiful explanation.

[@karunakaranr2473]

Thank you for your time and effort. Explained well....

[@sportsboy5935]

awesome short video to grab whole concept with just a resturant call.

[@josephamoappiah9536]

beat video I've seen concerning API's.

[@vijayas8007]

Wonderful explanation crisp and clear Thanks

[@lwtproductions321]

Fantastic explanation on API's

[@tryexponent]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ernieschwarcz9077]

Clear, intuitive and well articulated. Excellent.

[@VictorVictory-te2ij]

Finally, I understood it in a jiffy. Many thanks!

[@thesheikhfurqan]

what an explanation... hats off to you

[@sabapathyp7750]

Beautiful explanation about API! Thanks

[@marcozardo7014]

Really useful explanation! Thanks for sharing it!

[@Coding-Just]

Excellent explanation thank you

[@RamKumar-gu2qp]

That is precise explanation of API. Well done. But i hear a lot of this term usage in almost all the documentations. So, API, in other context, simply means a function intended to do a particular task. I hope this helps.

[@vidyasagarnatarajan9789]

Best and Most simple i have come across