Practice Apis (application Programming Interfaces) (5.4.c)

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Question 1.
What does API stand for?
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Think about how applications interact.
Question 2.
Name one common data format used with APIs.
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It's usually lightweight and structured.
3Question 3.
What is an API?
- A data storage structure
- A method for accessing data
- A programming language
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Think about how applications interact.
4Question 4.
Is REST API considered simpler than SOAP?
- True
- False
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Consider complexity levels in API types.
Question 5.
Propose an API you could create for a weather app. Describe how it would function and what data it would provide.
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Think about what users need from a weather service.
Question 6.
Compare the security features of REST and SOAP APIs and discuss which would be better for banking applications.
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Reflect on the sensitivity of data involved.

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