What are APIs?

APIs, or Application Programming Interfaces, are sets of rules and protocols that allow different software components to communicate and exchange data. They are essential for building scalable, reliable, and secure web applications.

freeCodeCamp.org provides a comprehensive introduction to APIs: APIs Site

Using APIs with .NET

.NET provides a rich set of APIs that are freely accessible through NuGet and the .NET Base Class Library (BCL). These APIs can be used to perform a wide range of tasks, from accessing databases and handling file I/O, to sending HTTP requests and implementing authentication and authorization.

This link takes you to the .NET documentation and goes over a tutorial on how to get started making a minimal API using .NET: .NET APIs Site

Azure APIs

Azure offers a variety of services that can help with the pipelining process and enable developers to host their applications with security, uptime, and scalability in mind. Azure APIs allow developers to interact with these services and integrate them into their applications.

Checkout this link to learn about Azure API Services : Azure APIs Site