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Type of API

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) enable communication between software systems, facilitating data sharing and functionality. There are four common types of APIs: REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and WebSocket, each suited for different use cases such as CRUD operations, enterprise security, flexible data queries, and real-time communication. Choosing the right API is crucial for efficiency and performance, depending on factors like data complexity, real-time needs, security, and scalability.

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Type of API

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) enable communication between software systems, facilitating data sharing and functionality. There are four common types of APIs: REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and WebSocket, each suited for different use cases such as CRUD operations, enterprise security, flexible data queries, and real-time communication. Choosing the right API is crucial for efficiency and performance, depending on factors like data complexity, real-time needs, security, and scalability.

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Types of APIs

API
What Are APIs?
APIs (Application Programming Interfaces)
are tools that allow different software
systems to communicate with each other,
enabling them th share data and
functionality

Why are APIs important?


They help apps and websites share data
and features.
APIs make development faster by
connecting services.
4 Common Types:

1. REST API

2. SOAP API

3. GRAPHQL API

4. WEBSOCKET API
1‌ Rest API‌
A simple, stateless
architecture using HTTP.‌

When to use it?


For CRUD operations (Create, Read,
Update, Delete).
Most web & mobile apps.

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2‌ ‌SOAP API‌
A protocol with strict
standards & high security.‌

When to use it?


Enterprise apps, banking, financial services.
When reliability & security are top priorities.

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3‌ GraphQL API
A flexible query language for APIs.‌
Clients request exactly the data they need.‌

When to use it?


Apps with complex data relationships.
When you want to avoid over-fetching.

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4‌ WebSocket API
Real-time, two-way
communication.‌

When to use it?


Chat apps, live notifications, stock updates.
Any app needing instant, low-latency
communication.

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Comparative: REST vs SOAP
vs GraphQL vs WebSocket

REST→ Simple, scalable, widely used.


SOAP → Secure & reliable for
enterprises.
GraphQL → Flexible queries for
complex data.
WebSocket → Best for real-time
communication.
Key Factors in
Choosing an API
Data Complexity: REST (simple),
GraphQL (flexible), SOAP (strict).

Real-Time Needs: WebSocket.

Security: SOAP (banking, enterprise).

Scalability: REST (most web apps).


Conclusion

🌍 APIs are the bridge of the digital


world.
⚡Choosing the right API = efficiency
+ performance.
💡 Match your choice to use case +
requirements.

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