API

Jan 1, 0001

Definition

An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of protocols and tools that allows different software applications to communicate with each other. APIs define the methods and data formats that applications can use to request and exchange information. They are essential for enabling integration and interaction between disparate systems, often serving as the backbone for web services and microservices architectures.

Secure Settings Example

# Example of a secure API configuration using OpenAPI Specification
openapi: "3.0.0"
info:
  title: Secure API
  version: "1.0.0"
servers:
  - url: https://api.example.com/v1
security:
  - apiKeyAuth: []
components:
  securitySchemes:
    apiKeyAuth:
      type: apiKey
      in: header
      name: X-API-KEY
paths:
  /users:
    get:
      security:
        - apiKeyAuth: []
      responses:
        '200':
          description: OK

Insecure Settings Example

# Example of an insecure API configuration
openapi: "3.0.0"
info:
  title: Insecure API
  version: "1.0.0"
servers:
  - url: http://api.example.com/v1
security: [] # No security scheme defined
paths:
  /users:
    get:
      responses:
        '200':
          description: OK