An Application program Interface is a clubbed system that specify how the components should interact. It comprises a set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software applications. This enables the exchange of data in between the applications. API helps to create amazing applications by providing all the building blocks.
API Integrations (REST/SOAP)
Simple Object Access Protocol
This is a messaging protocol that allows programs that run on operating systems like Linux and Windows) to communicate using HTTP and its XML. This API helps to specify how to encode an HTTP header and XML file to communicate between two programs. SOAP support other protocols also. SOAP are compatible with firewall servers which allows HTTP requests.
Advantages of SOAP API:
- Language independent platform
- Provide simplified communication
- Ability to leverage different transport protocols
Representational State Transfer
Representational State Transfer is a trending API that covers more span than SOAP. This software encompasses an architectural style that comprises a set of constraints that helps to develop websites. Even it can take advantage on any protocols, preferably it moves on with HTTP when used for web API. Various features like freedom and flexibility support this platform to meet various customers. REST is not constrained to XML and no specific parameters are required by the customer also.
Advantages REST API:
- Scalability
- Independent platform
- Flexibility
- portability
Best API Integration Services in Dubai
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API Integrations are widely used to serve the organization at its best. Ticketing system, booking engines, CRM, Payment gateways, account systems, Email services etc. are integrated with our professional developers, directing on to produce the best user experience.