What Are APIs? - Simply Explained

APIs are very technical, and yet they are used everywhere. Simply put: APIs allow different apps and services to work together in various ways. In this video, I'll highlight four ways in which APIs can be used: to access data, to hide complexity, to extend functionality, and for security/privacy reasons. 💌 Sign up for Simply Explained Newsletter: https://newsletter.simplyexplained.com Monthly newsletter with cool stuff I found on the internet (related to science, technology, biology, and other nerdy things)! No spam. Ever. Promise! 🌍 Social Twitter:   / savjee   Facebook:   / savjee   Blog: https://savjee.be ❤️ Become a Simply Explained member:    / @simplyexplained   📚 Sources: https://savjee.be/videos/simply-expla... #api #coding #simplyexplained