What is an API, and what function does it perform?
During an application integration engineer interview, you will be asked many questions about APIs. This is because this technology is used extensively in this job. Before the interview, you should take some time to review APIs, how they are used, and methodologies for integrating them. When responding to a question about an API, keep your answers brief and to the point. The interviewer will request additional information if they need it.
"API stands for Application Programming Interface. It functions as a software agent, allowing two or more applications to talk to each other. APIs ensure that the applications will work well together, can exchange data, and can be used on a variety of different platforms, including computers, phones, and tablets. APIs also allow the software to interface with hardware components such as printers."
