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Backend APIs# Backend API
## About Backend APIs
When users look at a website, they notice the style of its frontend development. Experts in languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript make sites that are well-designed and user-friendly. However, without backend development, the functionality of the best-looking websites will be limited. By working with APIs related to backend communication, developers can create online applications with impressive capabilities.
## What is a backend API?
The digital world behind the scenes of a website is complicated. If an application needs to perform functions like create accounts, perform transactions, or make payments, it must connect to a server. An API is a digital interface that makes this type of connection simpler. By reaching out to the backend resource of an online platform, developers can save themselves a great deal of complicated coding.
## How does a backend API work?
Many of the functions that a programmer needs for a website already exist. An application takes advantage of the appropriate methods available through an API. For example, the Fareportal API gives travel site developers resources to search for flights, check fares, and handle the booking.
## What applications would use a backend API?
Any website that does more than share information can use an API that supports its backend functionality. If an application needs to search for information, connect with other devices, or create a user account, it will benefit from an API connection.
## Why is backend development important?
Simplifying backend development is important because it is the side of website programming that is the most challenging. A beautifully-designed website is pointless if the backend does not function well. The advantage of connecting to another platform through its API is that the developer knows that the included methods are already functional.
## What should developers expect from backend resources?
APIs related to backend development covers a wide range of capabilities. When developers know what they are looking for, they can find resources that help connect devices, carry out location-based functions, and handle every aspect of online commerce. Many applications use these resources, so developers can trust that they have been well-tested. If there is a problem, they can begin by troubleshooting their side of the code.
## Are there free backend APIs?
In many cases, commercial platforms manage these backend resources and will charge users for use. However, to encourage new development, some backend APIs include a freemium package that allows developers to test their applications at no cost. A community of developers supports the Parse API, and its notification features are available for free.
## Backend API SDKs
All Backend APIs are supported and made available in [multiple developer programming languages and SDKs](https://docs.rapidapi.com/v2.0/docs/getting-started-with-rapidapi-sdks) including:
1. Node.js
2. PHP
3. Python
4. Ruby
5. Objective-C
6. Java (Android)
7. C# (.NET)
8. cURL
Just select your preference from any API endpoints page.
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Geolocation api. Have you ever needed to know where the person visiting your website is coming from? Just use this API.
If you use it in your front-end javascript code, you may even leave the IP argument empty. Just hit the root of the API and you'll be given information on the whereabouts of your visitor.
Using in the backend is as simple! All you have to do is pass a "ip" argument with the ip address of the given user.
By damngoodapis
Updated 1 month ago
Get global city, region, and country data. Filter and display results in multiple languages.
By Michael Mogley
Updated 1 month ago
中環我至靚 API is the backend supporting the android app of the same name. It provides a central storage and public access to the data.
You can download he android app at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.dyndns.warenix.centralBeauty
I personally don't own the data. Please credit "Apple Daily HK" for it.
By warenix
Updated 1 month ago
MakCorps (www.makcorps.com ) API lets you compare hotel room prices from more than 200 websites like agoda.com, booking.com , hotels.com,amoma.com,etc. Response will consist of top 3 vendors along with the best vendor. Address , reviews, ratings , features, etc are the part of JSON response. This API is simple to implement so you can keep smiling. Our database is regularly updated to reflect new changes in Hotel prices and availability. Our API quickly responds to your queries so your app doesn't lags. Using our API, you can just focus on your user experience. We take care of the backend.
By MakCorps
Updated 1 month ago
Generate high quality real website screenshots in seconds using our reliable CDN backed API service.
By Chris Hutchinson
Updated 1 month ago