API INTEGRATION

What is API Integration?

API Integration involves using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to connect different software applications so they can communicate and share data seamlessly. This allows businesses to automate processes and increase efficiency by connecting tools that might otherwise work in isolation.

Example: 

An online store might integrate its website’s payment system (like Stripe or PayPal) using an API to automate payments, invoices, and confirmations. This means that once a customer completes a purchase, the payment system and store’s database automatically sync up, updating inventory, sending order confirmations, and processing payments without human intervention.

Why It’s Important: 

API integration streamlines operations, reduces the need for manual data entry, and helps ensure accuracy across various systems—leading to better customer experience and improved operational efficiency.