What is the API?
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are pre-built programming language elements that enable developers to create complicated functionality with less effort. They “hide” more sophisticated code from the programmer, making it easier to utilize.
Consider the analogy of household electrical systems for a better understanding. When you want to use an electrical device, all you have to do is plug it in, and it will operate. You do not attempt to connect the cables directly to the current source because it is ineffective, complicated, and dangerous if you are not an electrician.
Similarly, if we wish to program 3D graphics, we can do more quickly if we use APIs developed in high-level languages like JavaScript or Python.
1.Google Maps
Google Maps API is a free, programmable mapping service offered by Google. It can be quickly displayed on your site and designate your location regularly, allowing clients to discover your position and find the office soon.
The service itself is presented as protocols that computer programmers and web developers can use as “bricks” to build a range of applications. Recently, the API has been intimately tied to the operating system and desktop apps. However, in recent years, the trend has evolved to the point where the API has become a vital tool on the web.
2. Bit.ly
Bitly is the most popular URL shortening service. By utilizing the Bitly API, you will be able to fully use the potential of your links via automated link personalization, deep mobile linking, and click statistics.
According to the service, Bitly users click on more than 200 million shortened links per day. The number of clicks on such links surpassed 6 billion in September 2010 and more than 40.6 billion in the first nine months of 2010. (as of October 7, 2010).
3. Yelp
It provides valuable tools for developers of various levels of experience. The Yelp Fusion API allows access to the most relevant local content and user reviews from millions of businesses in 32 countries. The Yelp Fusion API comprises various APIs that have been bundled together into a single package that allows you to make calls directly from your browser. You can also copy the code snippet into your script.
4. Open Weather
Free weather API gives you access to current weather data, hourly forecasts, weather maps, and historical data. It gathers and interprets weather data from various sources, including global and local weather models, satellites, radars, and a massive network of weather stations. This API also includes current and historical data on air pollution, including carbon monoxide (CO), ozone (O3), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) (NO2).
5. Mailchimp
Manage audiences, analyze and control automation workflows, and sync email activity and campaign stats with your database. It enables you to construct subscriber lists to create newsletters—user name, with its unique message layout and message text.
6. Twilio
If you are unfamiliar with the Twilio API, it is a tremendously powerful platform for organizations looking to incorporate voice, SMS, chat, or AI boots into their websites. Twilio allows for HTTP Basic authentication. This enables you to secure the URLs on your web server so that only you and Twilio have access to them.
7. Instagram
This API can be used to get and publish media and manage and respond to comments on your media that have been @mentioned by other Instagram users.
8. Youtube
YouTube offers two APIs: player APIs and data APIs. The Player APIs enable you to have an embedded or chromeless player that you can customize in HTML or Flash. The Data API allows your app to do many of the functions offered on YouTube, such as uploading videos and editing user playlists.
9. Facebook
The Facebook API enables you to include numerous aspects of the Facebook platform into your app, such as logging in with your Facebook identity, making in-app purchases, displaying tailored adverts, and so on.
10. Analytics Management API
Google Analytics configuration data can be accessed programmatically via the Management API. Apps can be created to help you handle large or complex accounts more efficiently. Vast corporations with a large number of resources can set up accounts automatically. If you are creating a reporting app, the Management API will assist you in navigating your account.
