This article is published by AllBusiness.com, a partner of TIME. What are "APIs?" An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of protocol routines, and tools for building software.

A formal API program ties all the elements together by establishing clear processes on how APIs are to be designed, how they’re deployed, what data they’ll expose for what purposes, and how ...

Technology trends come and go. But when they stick, they often scale. Such is the case with application programming interface (API) use. I co-founded my company to make API development easier, and ...

Without application programming interfaces, the modern internet would not be possible. APIs let developers connect easily to cloud-based and on-premises services from different vendors, as well as ...

Some organizations may also have an open API program including a developer portal, and these public APIs must be secured. Finally, consider any third-party APIs the organization uses.

Programming from the ground up is seldom easy, which is why experienced coders use shortcuts where possible to get the job done. And APIs are among a programmer's most powerful tools. Each API ...

One of the most often overlooked cybersecurity attack vectors, and one of the biggest threats is application-programming interface (API) security. According to the security giant, Akamai, over 80% ...

Of potential concerns respondents might have about their API programs, pre-production security was the leading response at 26%, followed by concerns about the program not adequately addressing ...