IDS Modularity & APIs
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What is modularity?
Breaking a system into small parts.
Example: A phone has separate apps.
Why use modularity?
Easy to fix or change parts.
Example: Update the camera app only.
What is an API?
Application Programming Interface (API)
A tool for programs to talk.
Example: Weather app connects to weather site.
Why are APIs useful?
Connect parts without knowing how they work.
Example: App gets directions from Google Maps.
Example of API use?
PayPal API adds payments to a site.
What’s internal vs. external API?
Internal = team use,
external = public use.
How do APIs help security?
They hide details and limit access.
What is API versioning?
Letting old and new versions work.
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