Asian Spectator

Men's Weekly

.

What are APIs? A computer scientist explains the data sockets that make digital life possible

  • Written by Tam Nguyen, Associate Professor of Computer Science, University of Dayton
What are APIs? A computer scientist explains the data sockets that make digital life possibleUnder the hood of your digital life, APIs are making connections.Library of Congress

APIs, or application programming interfaces, are the gateways to the digital world. They link a wide array of software applications and systems. APIs facilitate communication between different software systems, and so power everything from social media –...

More Articles ...

  1. Lithium-ion battery fires are a growing public safety concern − here's how to reduce the risk
  2. This Christian text you've never heard of, The Shepherd of Hermas, barely mentions Jesus − but it was a favorite of early Christians far and wide
  3. Microphone check − 5 ways that music education is changing
  4. Remote workers are more aware of cybersecurity risks than in-office employees: new study
  5. Implants like pacemakers and insulin pumps often fail because of immune attacks − stopping them could make medical devices safer and longer-lasting
  6. Traditional downtowns are dead or dying in many US cities − what's next for these zones?
  7. The Supreme Court's originalists have taken over − here's how they interpret the Constitution
  8. Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise in the US − a microbiologist explains how to protect yourself
  9. Aerobic and strength training exercise combined can be an elixir for better brain health in your 80s and 90s, new study finds
  10. How to create a college internship where students actually learn − and don't want to quit

Magazine

Transisi energi harus adil, tapi apa makna keadilan bagi masyarakat Indonesia?

● Transisi energi harus berkeadilan, tidak boleh ada kelompok mana pun yang dirugikan.● Kita semua perlu memahami makna ‘adil’ dalam perspektif publik untuk bisa mewujudkan tra...

Keracunan massal pada MBG: Akibat aturan keamanan pangan hanya formalitas?

● Keracunan akibat Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) tembus 20 ribu kasus sepanjang 2025.● Sekitar 11 ribu dapur MBG belum tersertifikasi dan mengabaikan standar keamanan pangan.● Situasi i...

Hobi ‘takeaway’ kopi? Awas gelas sekali pakai lepaskan ribuan partikel mikroplastik

Katerina Holmes/PexelsPukul 7.45 pagi. Kamu membeli kopi takeaway di kafe langganan, sembari menggenggam gelas hangat, menyeruput sedikit, lantas bergegas ke kantor.Kamu mungkin menganggap gelas itu ...