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What Is an API and How Does It Work? A Plain-English Guide
An API is how websites, apps, and services exchange data. We break down how requests, responses, access keys, and the most common types of API actually work.
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An API is how websites, apps, and services exchange data. We break down how requests, responses, access keys, and the most common types of API actually work.

A clear breakdown of HTTP and HTTPS, how SSL/TLS encryption works, and why HTTPS is essential for every modern website.