Practice Apis (application Programming Interfaces) (19.5.c) - INPUT

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Question 1.
What does API stand for?
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Think about how software applications communicate.
Question 2.
Name one benefit of using APIs in software development.
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Consider why developers use existing tools.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of an API?
- To store data
- To facilitate communication between applications
- To create user interfaces
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Think about how applications work together.
4Question 4.
True or False: APIs can only retrieve data but cannot send data.
- True
- False
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Recall the request-response cycle.
Question 5.
Design a simple application that uses two different APIs to provide a comprehensive service.
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Think about what kinds of data users would find valuable together.
Question 6.
Discuss the potential security vulnerabilities associated with using third-party APIs.
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Consider what could go wrong if an API is compromised.

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