Node.js
beginner
15 min
What is an API?
Learn about What is an API? in Node.js.
What is an API?
An API (Application Programming Interface) allows two programs to talk to each other. In web development, APIs let the frontend and backend exchange data.
Real-World Example
A weather app uses an API to get weather data from a remote server.
Practice
Find a free public API like JSONPlaceholder and read its documentation.