![]() ![]() In building applications, an API simplifies programming by abstracting the underlying implementation and only exposing objects or actions the developer needs. Recent developments in APIs have led to the rise in popularity of microservices, which are loosely coupled services accessed through public APIs. APIs originated in the 1940s, though the term did not emerge until the 1960s and 1970s.Ĭontemporary usage of the term API often refers to web APIs, which allow communication between computers that are joined by the internet. ![]() There are APIs for programming languages, software libraries, computer operating systems, and computer hardware. ![]() An API may be custom-built for a particular pair of systems, or it may be a shared standard allowing interoperability among many systems. One purpose of APIs is to hide the internal details of how a system works, exposing only those parts a programmer will find useful and keeping them consistent even if the internal details later change. An API specification defines these calls, meaning that it explains how to use or implement them. The calls that make up the API are also known as subroutines, methods, requests, or endpoints. A program or a programmer that uses one of these parts is said to call that portion of the API. An API is often made up of different parts which act as tools or services that are available to the programmer. It is not intended to be used directly by a person (the end user) other than a computer programmer who is incorporating it into the software. In contrast to a user interface, which connects a computer to a person, an application programming interface connects computers or pieces of software to each other. The term API may refer either to the specification or to the implementation. A computer system that meets this standard is said to implement or expose an API. A document or standard that describes how to build or use such a connection or interface is called an API specification. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software. Rest assured, however, we can expect Ten Hag's side will have another vocal following when we go to West Ham on Sunday, as is testament to our loyal support.Screenshot of web API documentation written by NASAĪn application programming interface ( API) is a way for two or more computer programs to communicate with each other. The Reds showed their appreciation after the final whistle, and while that will have been appreciated, it will likely prove little consolation on a tough night. United's fans were in fine voice from minute one, but were ultimately helpless as the toughest of finishes played out at the other end. The final word of the evening has to go to our travelling contingent that were situated at the south end of the ground. Tottenham and Villa are a point behind the Seagulls, in seventh and eighth respectively. The gap back to Liverpool in fifth, outside the Champions League qualification spots, remains four points, while Brighton have climbed up to sixth, four points below the Merseyside club and with a game in hand on United. ![]() The Magpies therefore stay two point above us, and we have now each played 33 games. The late loss means the Reds stay fourth in the Premier League and miss the chance to leapfrog Newcastle United into third. While having a role there, Fred was also tasked with helping to lead the press, and therefore regularly closed down Brighton keeper Jason Steele, as we attempted to halt Brighton's tact to build up slowly from the back. Our no.17 brought intensity across his 76-minute showing, and was key to helping United win the ball in a compact midfield area. In that last-four meeting, it was notable how much of the ball Roberto De Zerbi's possession-based side had, and it is likely Ten Hag will have wanted to thwart as much of that threat as possible by bringing the tenacious midfielder in from the off this time around. The Brazilian's inclusion - in place of Christian Eriksen - was the only change from the United XI that lined up at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final against the Seagulls. He could go outright seventh during Sunday's trip to West Ham. He goes level with 1968 European Cup-winning shot-stopper Alex Stepney following his 539th outing for the Reds, meaning no goalkeeper has ever represented the club more times than David. While personal milestones after a tough result provide little consolation, David De Gea continued to write United history on Thursday evening, going joint-seventh on our all-time appearances list. ![]()
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