I've always enjoyed the restaurant anology as well. The cooks in the kitchen are the back end, dining area for guests is the front end, and the servers are the APIs.
I'm amazed at how easily you've cleared this up for me. I got 2 minutes into the video and subscribed because I've been trying to find a clear fast paced source of information on stuff like this to expand my knowledge. Thank you so much!
I must be an idiot because I still don't understand what an API even is after watching this twice Edit: 9 months later and I’m still getting notifications about this. If anything I’m glad my comment made others feel less alone about not understanding. We’ll get there guys
Oh my God.... FINAAAALLLYYYY!!!!!!! Dude, you deserve an award for being likely the only person who has explained APIs so well. I have watched so many videos and read too many articles and still left wondering what the hell it is and what it actually does. Thank you!!!!!
Hey Aaron, nice video. I liked how you said the Uber app is actually a bunch of little apps all connected together via APIs, and that there's teams of developers working on each app. I'm pretty sure that mostly all people on this planet don't realize the sheer amount of time and mental effort that goes into creating software. My mind boggles when I think about things like operating systems and artificial intelligence and robotics and the amount of thought and trial and error that's gone through to date to have what we have so far. I really take my hat off to and appreciate the great minds that having built everything we have and take for granted. It's a dream of mine to contribute even something ½ a percent as great as all the big tech stuff we enjoy.
Just for fun for my coworkers I made a small game in Unity and I had this idea to use the Domino's pizza API so you could complete an action in the game that would order you a pizza.
Excellent explanation. I work in building automation and we use a space scheduling program on our campus. We're exploring an API to connect that scheduling software to our BAS supervisor. It will have to be pretty involved as it will require the API to know exactly which equipment to turn on for which spaces are scheduled for occupancy. We're talking 54 buildings on our BAS system and many of those buildings have 20-100 schedulable rooms or auditoriums. We have a contractor we're in discussions with now that has already implemented this on some other campuses. This quick video helps me understand this process better. Thank you.
I like how you show how many people and parts are required to create one app. I feel like in the beginning of my career, I always thought it was just one person behind a screen, but really, it is thousands of people, and using lots of resources that have already been created!
This is the channel that keeps me motivated, and I learn something new each time. Thank you, Aaron, for your dedication and hardwork to bring us content.
I watched this not knowing a single thing about APIs. Still didn't quite get it. Came back after countless videos, and it's starting to click. Thanks man
I dont know shit about programming. And i understood this. Great job Aaron. Btw. I liked the style of this video. A really good and nice effect to highlight the text in flashing red light. It was very pronunced without getting clutterly.
Your channel is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for making the leaning process that easy. Your drawings and detailed way of explaining makes everything way easier
API is a series of protocols in order to interact with an application/service. You can think of it as going thru the customs checkpoint of another country(other app). The people(data) in your own app(own country) want to interact with the other app(other country) and its people and facilities(data & functions) So they go through customs(API) where they need the API key(passport) to get access into the other country(other app)
Just discovered your channel through this video. Amazingly explained what API is all about. Thanks a lot! I've never really understood the API concept completely untill I got to watch this video. Subbed you! Appreciate the amazing effort. 👍 🙏 🤩
Great explanation! APIs are like bridges connecting different software systems, enabling seamless communication and functionality. Clear and concise overview, thank you for sharing!
The connection points of a puzzle piece visually shown as the actual API instantly helped me this understand this concept. This whope video is a gem. Thank you so mich for this. Subscribed
You're right, I didn't need other explanations after this. I reckon you can even explain my entire lifes problems in just 5 minutes. Lo, but in a serious note, From this one video, I am hooked! Will be watching more of your videos. Thank you
Just found this video as I'm looking at an entry level support role that wants knowledge on APIs. Thanks for sharing. Helps give a nice "nuts and bolts" idea on the!
Wow, the timing on this one. I'm building my first personal project for my portfolio and the backend is an API I'm connecting to a front-end with vanilla JavaScript.
Absolutely love this explanation. I have an AAS in Database Development/Computer Systems, quite a bit of fundamental coding courses up to Java III, and with the different definitions and explanations being thrown around, it was actually confusing me, even though I've done quite a bit with APIs. @_@ Thanks man. Fantastic corollary, especially with the username + password analogy.
As with _every_ resource I've found in pursuit of a simple answer to this simple question, this video explains what an API _does,_ but *not* what an API _is._ Is it a document? A program? A policy? A function? An algorithm? By giving access to their API, what kind of thing is a company letting people access?
Just stumbled upon your content. Your point of view is exhilarating. You're providing a fresh look at Computer Science. Thankyou, looking forward to giving you thorough review 😊
This video has helped me understand that API's can also be used internally on the same app connecting different components. Most videos focus on API's connecting other Apps.
You weren’t kidding when you said this was the only video I’d ever need to understand APIs! Fantastic explanation- definitely going to check out more of your videos
Great video, the learning experience was enjoyable. I enjoy learning about tech. Yet too often the videos become boring after a while and sometimes hard to understand. Your explanation was easy to understand and entertaining without feeling like it’s a commercial advert. Thank you, I’m subscribing for sure.
I was like "this guy made such a smooth and not destroying transition to sponsoring part" then you said no sponsor and i was like "wtf", u killed me xD
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I've always enjoyed the restaurant anology as well. The cooks in the kitchen are the back end, dining area for guests is the front end, and the servers are the APIs.
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I think servers is the wrong word to use here maybe waiters/waitresses
@@schwarzmann1 yeah, you're right, makes clearer sense referring to them as waiters and waitresses.
I use this definition all the time.
'UI works for users, and API works for code.' Thank you for this sentence!
I'm amazed at how easily you've cleared this up for me. I got 2 minutes into the video and subscribed because I've been trying to find a clear fast paced source of information on stuff like this to expand my knowledge. Thank you so much!
I must be an idiot because I still don't understand what an API even is after watching this twice
Edit: 9 months later and I’m still getting notifications about this. If anything I’m glad my comment made others feel less alone about not understanding. We’ll get there guys
😂
your comment gave me a lot of comfort thanks lol
read my comment same here.
Guys I’ll make it simple. An API is what connects apps together. So your front end UI to backend.
Okay not just me😂
Oh my God.... FINAAAALLLYYYY!!!!!!! Dude, you deserve an award for being likely the only person who has explained APIs so well. I have watched so many videos and read too many articles and still left wondering what the hell it is and what it actually does. Thank you!!!!!
That's why he the GOAT 🐐 ✊🏿
Hey Aaron, nice video. I liked how you said the Uber app is actually a bunch of little apps all connected together via APIs, and that there's teams of developers working on each app.
I'm pretty sure that mostly all people on this planet don't realize the sheer amount of time and mental effort that goes into creating software. My mind boggles when I think about things like operating systems and artificial intelligence and robotics and the amount of thought and trial and error that's gone through to date to have what we have so far.
I really take my hat off to and appreciate the great minds that having built everything we have and take for granted.
It's a dream of mine to contribute even something ½ a percent as great as all the big tech stuff we enjoy.
My exact thoughts. 💯
Well said! feel the exact same way. Learning programming truly gives you an appreciation to the tech we use daily.
really humble of you man, hope you make it! 😊
I have watched so many videos on them and this was finally the video that made me understand it😃
I know right!
@@bekjohansson3016 can’t be, because this is oversimplifying the term
But it is a good start
For Real ! Same here
Just for fun for my coworkers I made a small game in Unity and I had this idea to use the Domino's pizza API so you could complete an action in the game that would order you a pizza.
brilliant analogy...when companies or bosses say "present something on a piece of paper" this is what they want...very creatively done impressive
Excellent explanation. I work in building automation and we use a space scheduling program on our campus. We're exploring an API to connect that scheduling software to our BAS supervisor. It will have to be pretty involved as it will require the API to know exactly which equipment to turn on for which spaces are scheduled for occupancy. We're talking 54 buildings on our BAS system and many of those buildings have 20-100 schedulable rooms or auditoriums. We have a contractor we're in discussions with now that has already implemented this on some other campuses. This quick video helps me understand this process better. Thank you.
I respect any developer that can summarise a concept in 5mins. They are usually the best, and they are great for Job Interviews 🙄
I like how you show how many people and parts are required to create one app. I feel like in the beginning of my career, I always thought it was just one person behind a screen, but really, it is thousands of people, and using lots of resources that have already been created!
Aaron u just showed how good an English Teacher you were earlier.... Hahaha, you always simplify things for people to understand 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I agree with you!! I love the way Aaron teaches. He makes it simple and straightforward!
this is the first time , I understand what is an API. . love bro
I never understood APIs until now. This made me realise why good communication skills are so important.
This is the channel that keeps me motivated, and I learn something new each time.
Thank you, Aaron, for your dedication and hardwork to bring us content.
Im on a mission to become a self taught backend coder. Think im in da right place bro. 👍🏼💯
Watched two videos before this one and both were about 10 minutes, this dude made more sense in five minutes
this is your second video i am watching today....super useful and concise information...Thanks Aaron
I really do appreciate people like you who make TH-cam videos explaining these things!
Hey Jack! I needed a quick API primitive crash course for work and this video did the trick; concise, clear, and visually engaging. Great content!
I watched this not knowing a single thing about APIs. Still didn't quite get it. Came back after countless videos, and it's starting to click.
Thanks man
Might be the most clear explanation of APIs I have seen, and trust me I have seen a bunch of videos trying to make sure I understand APIs
Fantastic video that clearly defines API in a way everyone can understand!
My favorite API is the Twilio API.
That would’ve been the smoothest sponsor plug I’ve ever seen. Great video, helped me understand API’s better than any other video I’ve seen
Youre like a one stop shop for all things IT and coding.
That was the best explanation I’ve seen so far. Thanks.
I dont know shit about programming. And i understood this. Great job Aaron. Btw. I liked the style of this video. A really good and nice effect to highlight the text in flashing red light. It was very pronunced without getting clutterly.
dude this has been the most relaxing coding based video i've seen.
You explained API really well. I never heard it explained with such ease as you explained it. The illustrations were perfect. thank you for sharing!
I knew what an API was and even wrote a few myself. But I still learned something and got a different perspective. Thanks!
Not too long, crisp. Awesome work Aaron!
Your channel is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for making the leaning process that easy. Your drawings and detailed way of explaining makes everything way easier
you just made me understand everything about API's in less than 5min
You have provided a flawless and comprehensive definition, capturing the essence of everything perfectly.
This cleared things up really well thanks dude.
Amazing video man, thank you! Finally someone who explains the term "API" in human language 🙏
API is a series of protocols in order to interact with an application/service. You can think of it as going thru the customs checkpoint of another country(other app). The people(data) in your own app(own country) want to interact with the other app(other country) and its people and facilities(data & functions) So they go through customs(API) where they need the API key(passport) to get access into the other country(other app)
Best API explanation I've seen. Kudos for the examples
Just discovered your channel through this video. Amazingly explained what API is all about. Thanks a lot!
I've never really understood the API concept completely untill I got to watch this video.
Subbed you! Appreciate the amazing effort. 👍 🙏 🤩
Great explanation! APIs are like bridges connecting different software systems, enabling seamless communication and functionality. Clear and concise overview, thank you for sharing!
1 minute in, and I have already learned a lot. Thanks, Aaron.
The connection points of a puzzle piece visually shown as the actual API instantly helped me this understand this concept. This whope video is a gem. Thank you so mich for this. Subscribed
Thank you for always inspiring us to learn and to never give up!
Always!!
Wow hard to find such a clear and simple explanation about a complex subject
You're right, I didn't need other explanations after this. I reckon you can even explain my entire lifes problems in just 5 minutes. Lo, but in a serious note, From this one video, I am hooked! Will be watching more of your videos. Thank you
We really miss this 5 mins videos and your drawings, brings back memories :) thank you Aaron!
Best explanation of APIs I've come across. Thank you.
Glad it helped💪
Just found this video as I'm looking at an entry level support role that wants knowledge on APIs. Thanks for sharing. Helps give a nice "nuts and bolts" idea on the!
Thank you so much! I have been reading about APIs all day and you have made it so much easier to understand.
High audio quality like this needs to be embraced!!
Thanks for summarizing what an API is.
Wow, the timing on this one. I'm building my first personal project for my portfolio and the backend is an API I'm connecting to a front-end with vanilla JavaScript.
god. THANK you. needed this explained to me simply, so many vids are overly technical about this
Your video is well explained, I don't even feel like watching understand video to get a further explanation.
Thank you so much!!! Best video on TH-cam that quickly describes what an API is
I understood it in the first 10 seconds!! You are literally the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry for doubting that this is the only video I need...this is a very good video explaining what an api is
You gained a subscriber in less than 5secs 🎉.. Nothing beats direct and explicit.. no grammar 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Amazing Video! Thank you for using the puzzle pieces for the tangible reference. That is exactly where I was getting lost.
Thank you Aaron for this fast track into API
Absolutely love this explanation. I have an AAS in Database Development/Computer Systems, quite a bit of fundamental coding courses up to Java III, and with the different definitions and explanations being thrown around, it was actually confusing me, even though I've done quite a bit with APIs. @_@
Thanks man. Fantastic corollary, especially with the username + password analogy.
Appreciate that man!
incredibly easy to understand and your examples were nice to follow, great content! thank you for posting
As with _every_ resource I've found in pursuit of a simple answer to this simple question, this video explains what an API _does,_ but *not* what an API _is._ Is it a document? A program? A policy? A function? An algorithm? By giving access to their API, what kind of thing is a company letting people access?
Perfect. Thank you for this
Just stumbled upon your content. Your point of view is exhilarating. You're providing a fresh look at Computer Science. Thankyou, looking forward to giving you thorough review 😊
Thank you, appreciate that!
That makes so much more sense than the blurbs on websites.
API Simplified....You said this would be yhe only video i would need and yessss it is.
This video has helped me understand that API's can also be used internally on the same app connecting different components. Most videos focus on API's connecting other Apps.
Thank You! I had to listen to this a few times to get it, but now I do!
Aaron....thank you! The puzzle analogy resonated and was helpful.
You weren’t kidding when you said this was the only video I’d ever need to understand APIs!
Fantastic explanation- definitely going to check out more of your videos
I am sold for your program that was an amazing api explanation!! Thanx
Thank you Aaron, clear and concise, now I'll go into a journey yo understand APIs vs REST APIs!
Great video, the learning experience was enjoyable. I enjoy learning about tech. Yet too often the videos become boring after a while and sometimes hard to understand. Your explanation was easy to understand and entertaining without feeling like it’s a commercial advert. Thank you, I’m subscribing for sure.
Ahhhhhhh, thank you!!!!
I now understand, especially when you integrated the UI example.
I can confirm this wasn't the last video on API I watched
Awesome video. It gave me the momentum to start working on API connections. Thanks Aaron.
I'm only a minute in so far. Dude, excellent breakdown of the topic. That helped so much already
Thank you, for sharing. I get a better general idea than before.
Thanks bro, this vid was better than the others i watched keep it up
Thanks for this video Bro 👍🏾
Superb explanation. Anybody can understand.👍
You are.... amazing at simplification!!!
I was like "this guy made such a smooth and not destroying transition to sponsoring part" then you said no sponsor and i was like "wtf", u killed me xD
APIs make my life so much easier
Simply beautiful. Thanks Aaron. Love it. This is the best of the best video for API concept. Thanks again.
Thank you!
Such a great analogy comparing it to a puzzle. 👍👍
Cool topic... APIs are powerful... Thanks
Phenomenal video, thanks for breaking it down
Nice introduction. Have absolutely no idea what I am delving into, and only just installed Fast API.
Well said. I understood this completely . . . finally.
Thanks man. Opened my understanding!
Simple, elegant and informative. Love it, thanks mate 👌🏻
THANK YOU! I was so confused with definition of API because it is so intangible, but this video help me a lot. Thank you sir
Happy to help :)
Immediately you started talking I knew you were the chosen one for me 😅😅
Thanks for providing the detailed information 🙂
Thank you for this! Needed it dumped almost all the way down for my purposes. Excellent content
Seriously amazing 👏😍🙌Keep sharing ❤
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