The Complete Vue.js Course for Beginners - API

This lecture introduces the concept of APIs, explaining their role as interfaces between programming languages for data sharing. It discusses why APIs are necessary, particularly for JavaScript to connect to databases, and how they are integrated using languages like PHP and Python. The lecture highlights the benefits of APIs, such as cross-platform data consistency, and demonstrates testing APIs with Postman. It concludes with an explanation of POST APIs for data transmission.

What is the primary role of an API in programming?

• To directly connect JavaScript to a database

• To serve as an interface for data sharing between programming languages

• To compile code into machine language

• To provide a user interface for applications

Why is it beneficial to use the same API across different platforms?

• It ensures consistent data display across devices

• It eliminates the need for programming languages

• It allows for faster data processing

• It reduces the need for multiple databases

What tool is commonly used to test APIs and verify their functionality?

• Chrome Developer Tools

• Postman

• Visual Studio Code

• GitHub

What does a 200 status code indicate when testing an API?

• The API is functioning correctly

• The API is outdated

• The API is not functioning correctly

• The API is still loading

Which method is used to send data through an API?

• POST API

• DELETE API

• PUT API

• GET API