Public vs Private API – The Hidden Difference Every Developer Should Know

flowindata · Beginner ·🏗️ Systems Design & Architecture ·7mo ago
What did we learn today? This is for you if you've ever heard the terms "public API" or "private API" and wondered what the difference is. You'll learn in this video: - The main distinction between public and private APIs - Google Maps API (public) and corporate HR API (private) are two examples from the real world. - When to use each kind in your work - Both have pros and cons when it comes to security. - Public APIs connect businesses with developers, while private APIs connect systems within a company. To put it simply, anyone can use public APIs. Private APIs are only used by one company.
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