Welcome to the API visual explanation project. This repository showcases the difference between traditional websites and modern API-based architecture using simple visuals and descriptions.
📍 GitHub Repository: https://github.com/7amo127/API
In modern web development, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) act as a secure gateway between the frontend (what users see) and the backend (where logic and data reside). This project illustrates:
- Websites without an API
- Websites with an API
- The importance and role of APIs
In traditional web design, the backend was directly tied to the frontend. This meant:
- The backend was exposed
- Systems were tightly coupled
- Security and scalability were limited
📷 Visual:
Modern websites use an API as an interface between the frontend and backend. Now:
- The backend is hidden
- APIs act as a secure gate
- Systems are modular, scalable, and more secure
📷 Visual:
An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of defined rules and protocols that allow different software components to communicate.
- 🔐 Security – The backend is protected
- 🔧 Modularity – Frontend and backend can be developed independently
- 🔗 Integration – Easy to connect with third-party services
- 📱 Flexibility – Supports web, mobile, and other platforms
You can clone this repository to explore the visuals and content:
git clone https://github.com/7amo127/API.git
cd API