API stands for Application Programming Interface. It is a connection that’s made between two systems to let them communicate with each other.
The API requests information from one system to be able to display it in the other.
Some websites offer an API of their system. Sometimes you have to build the connection. For example, when communication takes place between two customised applications.
With an API, you can make the work processes within your company run faster and more efficient.
Especially, not having to switch between systems is a big advantage.
You can use an API to speed up work processes, but it’s also possible to use it on your website. There it can offer visitors up-to-date information.
An API is not easy to build. It requires programming knowledge to get done.
The team of Giraffes4Zebras can build an API for you to use on your website or in your internal systems. After that, you can use the API yourself without any problems.
An API loads the correct information into your system with the push of a button. No need to enter anything manually anymore!
Doing everything by hand is likely to end up giving you errors. This is time and money consuming. An API prevents you from making any of these mistakes.
You can use the API, created and implemented by Giraffes4Zebras, for any custom application and system that doesn’t offer an API.
By applying an API to the website, you make it easier for customers to find what they’re looking for. This contributes to an improvement in the user experience.
The API ensures that information is available to you directly from the source. This way, you are assured of having up-to-date information.
With an API, you pull information from multiple platforms into one central point. You don’t have to switch to other programmes anymore and everything can be seen in a clear layout.
In most cases, we can connect an API to your application.
Some platforms even offer their own API to use. Although some of these connections are free, many APIs have costs and limits attached.
When you have a custom application and you want it to communicate with other systems, an API will always have to be built.
