What is an API?

If you’re a regular viewer here, you’ve likely heard the term “API” plenty of times, but if you’ve clicked on this video there’s a good chance you aren’t quite sure what that actually is. Let me explain. For the TikTok generation, an API is an application programming interface, and it’s the way computers talk to each other. You can swipe on now if you don’t want the extra information. For the rest of you, well first thanks for sticking around, and second, let me explain more. BUY AN OSRTT (Open Source Response Time Tool): https://osrtt.com Become a Youtube Member and get sponsor free videos and access to our private Discord chat: https://www.youtube.com/techteamgb/join Locally Links - Global Short Linking for Creators: https://locally.link/techteamgb Use referral code "techteamgb20" when signing up! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techteamgb Donations: https://streamlabs.com/techteamgb OverclockersUK Affiliate link: http://techteamgb.co.uk/ocuk Discord! https://discord.gg/NxFzaWy As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, using the links below or other Amazon affiliate links here. Want a cool T-Shirt or hoodie? https://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/techteamgb Private Internet Access (VPN): http://techteamgb.co.uk/PIA NordVPN: https://nordvpn.org/techteamgb HUMBLE BUNDLE: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=techteamgb Zen Internet - My (UK) ISP: https://locally.link/b3DC WEB HOSTING: http://techteamgb.co.uk/domaincom Check out our awesome website! http://techteamgb.co.uk My Monitor - Philips EVNIA 8600 QD-OLED: https://locally.link/H33q - My PC - AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS - 5900X on Amazon: https://techteamgb.co.uk/5900x 32GB Corsair 3000MHz on Amazon: https://techteamgb.co.uk/cors32gbrgb GBT X570 Master on Amazon: https://techteamgb.co.uk/gbtx570master RTX 2080 on Amazon: https://techteamgb.co.uk/RTX2080 H100i Pro on Amazon: https://techteamgb.co.uk/h100ipro WD 1TB NVME on Amazon: https://techteamgb.co.uk/wdbl1tb Patriot VP4100 on Amazon: https://techteamgb.co.uk/vp4100 Sabrent Rocket Q 4TB on Amazon: https://techteamgb.co.uk/rocketq4 If you are interested in contacting us, then please email: inbox@techteamgb.com and we will respond as soon as possible.