What you'll learn

Tech leaders need a fundamental understanding of the tools and technologies their teams use to build solutions. In this course, APIs- Application Programming Interface: Executive Briefing, you’ll learn what an API really is and how they impact every aspect of your organization. First, you’ll discover key concepts of APIs including versioning and security. Next, you’ll explore the challenges and consequences of consuming APIs using those created within or outside of your organization. Finally, you’ll learn what's involved in publishing an API to your own organization or to the world. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of APIs needed to ensure that the APIs you use or publish are well-designed, effective, and reliable for the long term.