What is an API Endpoint?
An API point of entry is a specific URL (identifier of a resource or functionality that is available to the API user) that stands for the resource or functionality provided by an API (Application Programming Interface). It acts as the interface filter where requests or information to/from a client(user interacted app like web or mobile application) are received and forwarded to the server that’s hosting the API.
In the hands-on, a particular API endpoint assigns the place to which the requests are to be sent to do certain functions or select certain data. Each endpoint usually is the representation of the set of operations or some specific operations that can be implemented through the API.
What is an API Endpoint ?
The API endpoint is the specific URL where requests are sent to interact with the API. In this article, we will discuss API Endpoint their working and the differences between REST API and GraphQL endpoints.
Table of Content
- What is an API Endpoint?
- How do API endpoints work?
- What are some best practices for designing and developing API endpoints?
- What is the difference between a REST endpoint and a GraphQL endpoint?
- How can Postman help you design, develop, and test your API endpoints?