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API Monitoring

Article1 min readUpdated Feb 22, 2025View source ↗
What is API monitoring? API stands for "Application Programming Interface". In short, An API is a set of defined protocols and procedures that allow one program to access the functions and features of another program. APIs can be used to integrate two programs or systems, making them more interoperable. They can also be used to create custom applications. API stands for application programming interface and refers to the rules, protocols and standards used by software programs to communicate with each other. APIs can be found in a variety of applications such as online stores, social networks, messaging platforms and more. They allow developers to access the functionality of other programs without having to learn their codebase or structure. HTTPS is a must today and any misconfiguration can easily stop customers from accessing your website.
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