Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have never been so vital in so many ways as they are these days. APIs are used to connect governments and institutions in the sharing of data and in a collaborative manner for business and governmental issues. They are used between doctors' surgeries and hospitals to share patient data in real time. You use APIs every day when you connect to your emails and collaborate with your colleagues and clients through platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform.

Every time you chat with someone or have a video call with them using your computers or phones, you are using APIs. When streaming video conferences, entering a website technical support chat, or streaming your favorite music and videos, you are using APIs. So, as a programmer, it is imperative that you are well versed in what APIs are and...