What is an API (in 5 minutes)

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[@AaronJack]

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[@raphaelschlacher7717]

You are an absolute MVP 👍

[@stevenadams9887]

I've always enjoyed the restaurant anology as well. The cooks in the kitchen are the back end, dining area for guests is the front end, and the servers are the APIs.

[@hattorihanzo5707]

Angela Yu

[@cmdv42]

💯

[@schwarzmann1]

I think servers is the wrong word to use here maybe waiters/waitresses

[@stevenadams9887]

@@schwarzmann1 yeah, you're right, makes clearer sense referring to them as waiters and waitresses.

[@warrenwong4518]

I use this definition all the time.

[@ridorock6]

I must be an idiot because I still don't understand what an API even is after watching this twice

[@PollyMwangi-cp3jn]

😂

[@MariamGabr]

your comment gave me a lot of comfort thanks lol

[@BolasDear]

read my comment same here.

[@Dippa1991]

Guys I’ll make it simple. An API is what connects apps together. So your front end UI to backend.

[@tochukwubenson5211]

Okay not just me😂

[@cabji]

Hey Aaron, nice video. I liked how you said the Uber app is actually a bunch of little apps all connected together via APIs, and that there's teams of developers working on each app. I'm pretty sure that mostly all people on this planet don't realize the sheer amount of time and mental effort that goes into creating software. My mind boggles when I think about things like operating systems and artificial intelligence and robotics and the amount of thought and trial and error that's gone through to date to have what we have so far. I really take my hat off to and appreciate the great minds that having built everything we have and take for granted. It's a dream of mine to contribute even something ½ a percent as great as all the big tech stuff we enjoy.

[@realAlbertoMC]

My exact thoughts. 💯

[@hannahmaschke4485]

Well said! feel the exact same way. Learning programming truly gives you an appreciation to the tech we use daily.

[@CharlieF576]

I'm amazed at how easily you've cleared this up for me. I got 2 minutes into the video and subscribed because I've been trying to find a clear fast paced source of information on stuff like this to expand my knowledge. Thank you so much!

[@lifeform106]

I have watched so many videos on them and this was finally the video that made me understand it😃

[@bekjohansson3016]

I know right!

[@mymacaintwag]

@@bekjohansson3016 can’t be, because this is oversimplifying the term But it is a good start

[@Jester2b04]

For Real ! Same here

[@flywith.mia.]

Your channel is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for making the leaning process that easy. Your drawings and detailed way of explaining makes everything way easier

[@lianvalera]

Hey Jack! I needed a quick API primitive crash course for work and this video did the trick; concise, clear, and visually engaging. Great content!

[@DonRoberto886]

You have provided a flawless and comprehensive definition, capturing the essence of everything perfectly.

[@akaemeikechukwu7082]

Aaron u just showed how good an English Teacher you were earlier.... Hahaha, you always simplify things for people to understand 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@janethlivsey5151]

I agree with you!! I love the way Aaron teaches. He makes it simple and straightforward!

[@allamaprabhuani]

Not too long, crisp. Awesome work Aaron!

[@memeingthroughenglish7221]

I like how you show how many people and parts are required to create one app. I feel like in the beginning of my career, I always thought it was just one person behind a screen, but really, it is thousands of people, and using lots of resources that have already been created!

[@bismarckkaine2700]

1 minute in, and I have already learned a lot. Thanks, Aaron.

[@johnbaker7102]

Might be the most clear explanation of APIs I have seen, and trust me I have seen a bunch of videos trying to make sure I understand APIs

[@donmikkodanm.olmillo8154]

We really miss this 5 mins videos and your drawings, brings back memories :) thank you Aaron!

[@AIEveryday-fn3ei]

this is the first time , I understand what is an API. . love bro

[@cyborgbabyarms9262]

That was the best explanation I’ve seen so far. Thanks.

[@scottdonnelly2472]

incredibly easy to understand and your examples were nice to follow, great content! thank you for posting

[@deaankoekemoer5471]

This cleared things up really well thanks dude.

[@josephthecreator]

Aaron....thank you! The puzzle analogy resonated and was helpful.

[@eddiedelcastillo4836]

Thank you Aaron for this fast track into API

[@derekbaker_]

Perfect. Thank you for this

[@Robzilluh]

That would’ve been the smoothest sponsor plug I’ve ever seen. Great video, helped me understand API’s better than any other video I’ve seen

[@amreenmusani1]

this is your second video i am watching today....super useful and concise information...Thanks Aaron

[@AV-iu6bd]

This is the channel that keeps me motivated, and I learn something new each time. Thank you, Aaron, for your dedication and hardwork to bring us content.

[@kryspykrsp__7896]

Im on a mission to become a self taught backend coder. Think im in da right place bro. 👍🏼💯

[@dcodingprodg]

brilliant analogy...when companies or bosses say "present something on a piece of paper" this is what they want...very creatively done impressive

[@TheRealSinotra]

Great video, the learning experience was enjoyable. I enjoy learning about tech. Yet too often the videos become boring after a while and sometimes hard to understand. Your explanation was easy to understand and entertaining without feeling like it’s a commercial advert. Thank you, I’m subscribing for sure.

[@adnanamin3666]

Just discovered your channel through this video. Amazingly explained what API is all about. Thanks a lot! I've never really understood the API concept completely untill I got to watch this video. Subbed you! Appreciate the amazing effort. 👍 🙏 🤩

[@paduarte]

Simple, elegant and informative. Love it, thanks mate 👌🏻

[@kso35]

Oh my God.... FINAAAALLLYYYY!!!!!!! Dude, you deserve an award for being likely the only person who has explained APIs so well. I have watched so many videos and read too many articles and still left wondering what the hell it is and what it actually does. Thank you!!!!!

[@kinsleymaimela9903]

That's why he the GOAT 🐐 ✊🏿

[@junebug_8976]

Thank You! I had to listen to this a few times to get it, but now I do!

[@steveellison8686]

Great content. You really break it down well. Thanks!

[@valjeancatlvr]

Thank you so much! I have been reading about APIs all day and you have made it so much easier to understand.

[@p.treyben5567]

Thanks man. Opened my understanding!

[@Lex_Marion]

god. THANK you. needed this explained to me simply, so many vids are overly technical about this

[@watcbd]

Just for fun for my coworkers I made a small game in Unity and I had this idea to use the Domino's pizza API so you could complete an action in the game that would order you a pizza.

[@pranavbakare8922]

Seriously amazing 👏😍🙌Keep sharing ❤

[@sn0wball13]

Thank you so much!!! Best video on KZbin that quickly describes what an API is

[@alexandercle]

Thank you, for sharing. I get a better general idea than before.

[@CrimsonSlayer7]

dude this has been the most relaxing coding based video i've seen.

[@keifer7813]

I watched this not knowing a single thing about APIs. Still didn't quite get it. Came back after countless videos, and it's starting to click. Thanks man

[@HBgv5830]

Very well done Aaron. Thanks..

[@MrDVlad]

Thanks for summarizing what an API is.

[@brendajohnson4266]

THank u Aaron, very helpful

[@daydreamxjay6142]

Phenomenal video, thanks for breaking it down

[@nnennaumelloh8834]

This video was great! Thank you so much!

[@amikawi]

really helpful, thanks!

[@kikichung2955]

Thank you, it helps a lot

[@nrgstudios612]

I knew what an API was and even wrote a few myself. But I still learned something and got a different perspective. Thanks!

[@kifleman2734]

You great man! Summarized in a few minutes. Subscribed to get more useful information!

[@TechHackGenics]

Thanks for this.

[@user-qh5bd9xb9z]

Thanks for providing the detailed information 🙂

[@madwilli3205]

This cleared up a lot thank you🙏

[@swank1975]

Excellent explanation. I work in building automation and we use a space scheduling program on our campus. We're exploring an API to connect that scheduling software to our BAS supervisor. It will have to be pretty involved as it will require the API to know exactly which equipment to turn on for which spaces are scheduled for occupancy. We're talking 54 buildings on our BAS system and many of those buildings have 20-100 schedulable rooms or auditoriums. We have a contractor we're in discussions with now that has already implemented this on some other campuses. This quick video helps me understand this process better. Thank you.

[@paintersTM]

bro, that was fantastic

[@melchiorao9759]

Youre like a one stop shop for all things IT and coding.

[@BusinessofProgramming]

Fantastic video that clearly defines API in a way everyone can understand! My favorite API is the Twilio API.

[@ccllerk4862]

Very concise. Thank you.

[@alexandrinemessager6501]

Amazing explanation really !

[@Sawyerb2004]

Thank you this was extremely helpful.

[@catherinetyurina2405]

you are a genius, thanks!!

[@aminahshentour8002]

I am sold for your program that was an amazing api explanation!! Thanx

[@michaelrandle3370]

Watched two videos before this one and both were about 10 minutes, this dude made more sense in five minutes

[@CherishArtPortfolio]

Thank you sir!

[@gwenwithan.n]

Thank you for always inspiring us to learn and to never give up!

[@MBXD001]

Always!!

[@muanomakhokha2929]

Sorry for doubting that this is the only video I need...this is a very good video explaining what an api is

[@Mulakid1]

Great simplified explanation! Thank you sir

[@Bigpop82]

Just found this video as I'm looking at an entry level support role that wants knowledge on APIs. Thanks for sharing. Helps give a nice "nuts and bolts" idea on the!

[@evanstayuka381]

Awesome explanation

[@Megapastor]

I respect any developer that can summarise a concept in 5mins. They are usually the best, and they are great for Job Interviews 🙄

[@John5ive]

just want to say thanks Aaron. been wondering what these are

[@kevindega]

Really dope video.🔥

[@Rozco_BKNY]

This is such a great explanation of APIs.

[@slightlyambitious]

Well done, thank you

[@rich2lor1]

Great explanation

[@relative_vie]

really great video!

[@toystoryscarymovie-forkids3323]

you just made me understand everything about API's in less than 5min

[@trickyriffy]

Great breakdown and keeping it simple with the explanations. Thank you.

[@curtisdavis8594]

Cool topic... APIs are powerful... Thanks

[@toderox]

Excellent!

[@shareedab9641]

very useful video, thank you very much

[@unknowncheetah]

Love your videos man😍

[@theunconventionalenglishman]

You weren’t kidding when you said this was the only video I’d ever need to understand APIs! Fantastic explanation- definitely going to check out more of your videos

[@zacq8934]

Awesome video! THANK YOU 😁👍

[@alvaroespinoza4052]

thank you for such nice and easy explanation.

[@ubonguttah]

Amazing thanks 😊

[@samwelkenemo5093]

This video has helped me understand that API's can also be used internally on the same app connecting different components. Most videos focus on API's connecting other Apps.

[@c.j.9365]

this video is so helpful!!

[@strategy_gal]

I really enjoyed the video, Aaron! You made it easy for people to understand. Well-done! I use Zapier for my business and it's a great automation tool!

[@bmcintyre3324]

Thanks for your help, it was amazing how you summed it up.

[@whateverzdred]

Thanks!

[@showtime7371]

Cheers mate that was fresh!

[@livingmybestlife8410]

Awesome Vid!

[@natvilletutor]

I understood it in the first 10 seconds!! You are literally the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Intrepid-ty1mg]

Thank you for this! Needed it dumped almost all the way down for my purposes. Excellent content

[@khaledahmed-wq5qq]

nice thank you!

[@rezvihossain8195]

Simply beautiful. Thanks Aaron. Love it. This is the best of the best video for API concept. Thanks again.

[@AaronJack]

Thank you!

[@earthandwind820]

Ahhhhhhh, thank you!!!! I now understand, especially when you integrated the UI example.

[@rubyrage8598]

Awesome, super informative.. very new to the space trying to piece all the jargon together, really appreciate your take on it! thanks

[@communist-hippie]

I dont know shit about programming. And i understood this. Great job Aaron. Btw. I liked the style of this video. A really good and nice effect to highlight the text in flashing red light. It was very pronunced without getting clutterly.