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10 Popular API's used in Kenya
Application Programming Interface (API) is a code that enables two or more applications to interact with each other using a set of definitions and protocols.
Kenyan businesses are constantly looking ways to stay ahead of the game and dominate the marketplace and Application programming Interfaces provide the best opportunity to help them achieve their goals .
API is the acronym for an application Programming Interface. It is a way for two applications to interact with each other using a set of definitions and protocols. For example anytime you are using an application such as Facebook and send an instant message you are using an API.
To best describe API architecture , one must become acquainted with a client and server relationship. A client is the application that sends a request , while the server is the application responding to the request. In a example such as Facebook ,the Facebook database is the server while the mobile app is the client.
However in order to be fully open to the idea of integrating APIs into their Kenyan business they may need to know of the Apis that already in use in Kenya.
Online government portal that simplifies gives access to Kenyan data
Enables one to integrate mobile payments into their application
Allows developers to get access Google Maps data and functionality to use in their own projects.
Allows users to perform self publishing and app- management tasks.
Allows users to retrieve data about their accounts.
Enables a user to retrieve any additional data about a specific phone number.
Enables users to add robust messaging capacities to applications
Has a unified set of API'S for software developers in Africa building SMS, USSD, Voice, Payments and Airtime applications.
Used to access health information
Enables drivers to access their funds much faster, get affordable credit facilities and discounted products and services
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