19.5.c - APIs (Application Programming Interfaces)
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What does API stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how software applications communicate.
Name one benefit of using APIs in software development.
💡 Hint: Consider why developers use existing tools.
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What is the primary purpose of an API?
💡 Hint: Think about how applications work together.
True or False: APIs can only retrieve data but cannot send data.
💡 Hint: Recall the request-response cycle.
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Design a simple application that uses two different APIs to provide a comprehensive service.
💡 Hint: Think about what kinds of data users would find valuable together.
Discuss the potential security vulnerabilities associated with using third-party APIs.
💡 Hint: Consider what could go wrong if an API is compromised.
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