An API endpoint is a point at which an application programming interface-- the code that enables two software programs to communicate with each other -- connects with the software program. APIs work ...
APIs enable developers to define the interactions between software and services. But simply creating an API isn't enough. Documentation makes the difference between happy and frustrated API adopters.
It’s not uncommon for businesses to hear terms like API and web service and get confused. What are they? Are they the same? If not, how are they different? Finally, which is better for your business?