Different types of API Protocols

In this article, we shall briefly introduce APIs and then look at the various types of API protocols that are employed for their usage. The Different types of API Protocols covered are:

SOAPRESTJSON-RPCgRPCGraphQLXML-RPCApache Thrift

Let's begin!

What are APIs?

API stands for Application Programming Interface and refers to the act of communication between two or more computers or more specifically, computer programs. Like user interfaces exist to provide a platform for users to communica...