What is Endpoint?
A specific URL where your API receives requests and sends responses
Why It Matters
Endpoints are how other systems interact with your application to get or send data
Real-World Example
POST /api/orders is an endpoint that creates a new order
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Related Terms
API
A way for different software applications to talk to each other and share data
REST API
A standard way to design APIs that uses simple web addresses and common actions like GET (read) and POST (create)
Route
A URL pattern that maps to specific code or content in your application
GraphQL
An alternative to REST APIs that lets you request exactly the data you need in a single call
Webhook
An automatic notification that one app sends to another when something happens
SDK
Software Development Kit - tools and libraries for working with a specific service or platform