About this Collection:
Top APIs for Beginners
If youโre just learning about APIs and need somewhere to start, check out the APIs curated in this API collection. Itโs the best place to learn how to use an API.
APIs that are easy to learn include:
- Google Maps
- YouTube
- Soundcloud
- Stripe
- Twilio
- Yelp
- Skyscanner
- and more!
What is an API?
API stands for Application Programming Interface. APIs act like building blocks, and allow you to create applications much faster. It is more efficient and convenient to use the capabilities of one of the APIs than to try to independently implement similar functionality. See a simple API example here.
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