Application Programming Interface
An API in our world is typically software in the form of a web tool that other software companies release to us so that we can integrate and leverage their software’s features. It allows us to build around existing software platforms that provide functionality you want or enhance existing functionality you use. A software company releases its API to the public so that other software developers can design products that are powered by its service. At TECKpert we leverage APIs for the benefit of our clients.
Here are just some examples on how APIs are put to work for you:
- Want to post your products from your eCommerce website to Google? Solution: Google Base API
- Are you are realtor needing automated syndication online to Trulia? Solution: Trulia API
- Need to integrate payment processing to your website? Solution: Authorize.net API
- Do you want your Twitter feed integrated to your website? Or do you have a new idea on how to use Twitter? Solution: Twitter API
These are some examples based on the most common uses of APIs implemented for our clients.
We know these APIs
Below is a list of the APIs we use most often.
- Digg
- Flickr
- YouTube
- Trulia
- Zillow
- Oodle
- Authorize.NET
- Amazon Web Services
- Google Base
- Google Maps
- Yelp
- Education.com
Here is a simple way to look at APIs – If you have an idea on how to use someone else’s services for your benefit and they have an “API”, then chances are it’s possible and we can do it for you.
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