Building a server-side application to manage the secure generation, storage and retrieval of access tokens, with Linx (a low-code platform) View on Github Before the final idea came to mind, I was implementing the following design to generate the access...
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The value of internal APIs
Internal APIs are designed primarily to streamline software development and simplify systems and operational processes. These currently represent the vast majority of use cases. Internal APIs are often overlooked since they are aimed at in-house developers. These...
Guide: Building and hosting a low-code REST API
REST API development can be made significantly quicker and easier with the right tools. There are many different API development tools to choose from, a low-code development tool can have your API up and running in minutes. This article covers how to build and host an...
The different types of APIs
An Application Programming Interface can be thought of as the way in which programs communicate with each other, accessing data and functionality despite being separate systems. This kind of integration allows for the easy extension of application functionality such...
APIs vs Web Service
Is there any difference between a web API and a web service? Or are they one and the same? There are many definitions of Web Services as they are not only defined by different organizations but also has gone through many changing stages. When listening to people talk...
Building an API? Consider low-code
An API provides several benefits to an organisation, but without a dedicated team of trained developers, it might seem impossible. Developers are expensive, and it can take months to develop an API from the ground up. If you don’t want to outsource or have in-house...
How to secure your API with JSON web tokens
JSON Web Tokens (JWT) have become somewhat of an industry-standard for securing REST API’s. The main advantage of JWT is that each token is self-contained, meaning that it contains all information needed to allow or deny any given requests to an API. This means JWT...
Low-code APIs for dummies
There are different ways to integrate one system or application with another. Using an API (Application Programming Interface) is one such way. This allows different systems to communicate with one another based upon a set of predefined rules and methods. One way is...
APIs vs Microservices
If you work in the world of software, chances are you’ve most likely heard about microservices and the buzz around them. They have become incredibly popular in today’s tech industry, but there tends to be some confusion between them and another buzz word - APIs. So...
Xero API OAuth2.0 Plugin
The New Xero API plugin with OAuth 2.0 makes it easier for businesses to connect with apps, advisors, and financial institutions. What is OAuth2.0? OAuth is the authentication process Xero uses to grant third-party developers secure access to Xero customers’ data, via...