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APIs

APIs, or Application Programming Interfaces, are sets of protocols, tools, and definitions that allow different software applications to communicate and share data with each other. APIs provide a standardized way for different systems to communicate with each other, and they allow developers to build new applications and services by leveraging the functionality and data of existing systems. For example, a social media platform might provide an API that allows third-party developers to build apps that can access user data or post messages on the platform. APIs are commonly used in web and mobile development, and they are an important part of the modern software ecosystem.

As of 2022, over 90% of software developers use APIs in their day to day programming

 Custom Integrations

Custom software integrations refer to the process of combining two or more software programs or applications to work together in order to achieve a specific business goal or function. This can involve creating custom connectors or interfaces between the different programs, or modifying existing software to integrate with other systems. Custom software integrations can be an effective way to improve the efficiency and productivity of a business, as they allow different programs to share information and automate tasks that would otherwise be done manually.

AEY Group has years of experience in executing seamless software integrations spanning both legacy and modern tech stacks. We can also help you make your internal systems easy to integrate with by building APIs, SDKs and plugins that can be provided to developers.

Examples of custom integrations

CRM Software to Accounting Software

Automatically update customer records, invoices and accounting data

Biometrics Software to HR Software

Automatically record and sync entry and exit of employees

E-commerce site to Inventory Management

Real time tracking and sync of stocks or product quantities

Socials to Customer support software

Aggregate messages from your social media platforms to one dashboard

Benefits of custom software integrations

  • Improved efficiency
  • Enhanced productivity
  • Real time data management
  • Reduced costs
  • Greater flexibility & scalability

APIs FAQs

What is the purpose of an API?

The purpose of an API is to enable communication and data exchange between different software applications. APIs allow different programs to interact with each other and share data and functionality, allowing developers to build more complex and powerful software systems.

APIs work by exposing specific functionality of a program to other software developers. When one program wants to access the functionality of another program, it sends a request to that program's API. The API then processes the request and sends back a response, which the other program can use to access the desired functionality. This process is often referred to as "making an API call."

An API call is a request made to an API by another program or application. The request specifies the desired functionality, and the API processes the request and sends back a response. The response may include data or other information that the other program can use to access the desired functionality.

An API key is a unique identifier that is used to authenticate a user, developer, or calling program to an API. An API key is typically a long string of letters and numbers that is provided by the API provider. It is used to track and manage the use of the API, and to ensure that only authorized users and programs are able to access the API.