Lec-9: What are APIs(Application Programming Interface) | System Design

Learn what an API is, how it works, and why it is used in almost every modern app and website. In this video, we explain APIs in a simple and beginner-friendly way, from requests and responses to endpoints, servers, data sharing, and real-world examples. Perfect for developers, students, and anyone learning Web Development, Backend, Full Stack Development, or System Design. 🔹 Gate Smashers Shorts: Watch quick concepts & short videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@GateSmashersShorts 🔹 Subscribe for more shorts and motivational content: https://www.youtube.com/@varunainashots Subject-wise playlist Links: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ►Design and Analysis of algorithms (DAA): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxCzCOWd7aiHcmS4i14bI0VrMbZTUvlTa ►Software Engineering (Complete Playlist): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxCzCOWd7aiEed7SKZBnC6ypFDWYLRvB2 ►Database Management System: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxCzCOWd7aiFAN6I8CuViBuCdJgiOkT2Y ►Cloud Computing: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxCzCOWd7aiHRHVUtR-O52MsrdUSrzuy4 ► Theory of Computation https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxCzCOWd7aiFM9Lj5G9G_76adtyb4ef7i ►Artificial Intelligence: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxCzCOWd7aiHGhOHV-nwb0HR5US5GFKFI ►Computer Networks (Complete Playlist): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxCzCOWd7aiGFBD2-2joCpWOLUrDLvVV_ ►Operating System: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxCzCOWd7aiGz9donHRrE9I3Mwn6XdP8p ►Structured Query Language (SQL): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxCzCOWd7aiHqU4HKL7-SITyuSIcD93id ►Discrete Mathematics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxCzCOWd7aiH2wwES9vPWsEL6ipTaUSl3 ►Compiler Design: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxCzCOWd7aiEKtKSIHYusizkESC42diyc ►Number System: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxCzCOWd7aiFOet6KEEqDff1aXEGLdUzn ►Programming in C : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxCzCOWd7aiGmiGl_DOuRMJYG8tOVuapB ►Data Structure: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxCzCOWd7aiEwaANNt3OqJPVIxwp2ebiT ►Computer Architecture : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxCzCOWd7aiHMonh3G6QNKq53C6oNXGrX ►Graph Theory (Complete Playlist): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxCzCOWd7aiG0M5FqjyoqB20Edk0tyzVt ►Digital Logic: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxCzCOWd7aiGmXg4NoX6R31AsC5LeCPHe --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our social media Links: ► Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/gatesmashers ►Subscribe to our new channel: https://www.youtube.com/@varunainashots ► Like our page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gatesmashers ► Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gate.smashers ► Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/varunainashots ► Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/gatesmashersofficial ► Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gate.smashers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ►For Any Query, Suggestion or notes contribution: Email us at: [email protected] #api #systemdesign #cse