Opportunities in APIs

Discussion in 'Programming' started by locoroco, Mar 23, 2019.

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    How can I see what opportunities the APIs of different websites have?

    Do I have to read an explanation or is it possible to get possible commands from the API itself?
     
    locoroco, Mar 23, 2019 IP
  2. edduvs

    edduvs Well-Known Member

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    There are a few ways to get to know an API ... and it depends on the context.

    1. If the API has definition file ( like XML APIs which have WSDL files ).
    2. If the website itself refers to a documentation on how to use it's API.
    3. Use the DevTools Console to figure out what requests you do with different actions on the site / app, look at the request headers to find how and if they do authentication ( most of them do nowadays )

    It's hard to figure out what you want without a more specific context.
     
    edduvs, Mar 26, 2019 IP
  3. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    Ask them?
    Check for a developer section on their website
     
    sarahk, Mar 26, 2019 IP