The Design of Web APIs

Lists of Figures, Tables and Listings

List of Illustrations

1. Figure 1.1: Three different types of APIs
2. Figure 1.2: Comparing an application’s user interface (UI) to an application programming interface (API)
3. Figure 1.3: Web APIs are remote APIs that can be used with the HTTP protocol.
4. Figure 1.4: A system composed of public and private software LEGO® bricks connected via APIs.
5. Figure 1.5: The parallels between dining at a restaurant and using an API
6. Figure 1.6: The cryptic interface of the UDRC 1138 device
7. Figure 1.7: The UDRC 1138’s documentation
8. Figure 2.1: The Kitchen Radar 3000
9. Figure 2.2: The Kitchen Radar 3000’s (insane) user manual
10. Figure 2.3: Rebranding the Kitchen Radar 3000 as a microwave oven
11. Figure 2.4: Simplifying use by redesigning ...