Would you like a system like Amazon to exist but be related to APIs? Well, we have to tell you something! That platform exists today and even has a name. To summarize, we could say that it is an API Marketplace, but we will give all the details in this article.
The expression Application Programming Interface originated from the acronym API. APIs are “translators” whose function is to connect systems, software and applications. With APIs, it is possible to offer a more familiar user experience to people. APIs allow the end user to use an application, software or even a simple spreadsheet, consulting, changing and storing data from different systems, without the user having to access them directly. The purpose of an API is to exchange data between different systems, most of the time these data exchanges aim to automate manual processes and/or allow the creation of new functionalities.
APIs can be used in different ways: integrating different systems for greater efficiency when using them, and they have a strategic role in the routine of companies. After all, there are various systems and applications used in a company, and all of these functions interact with other software, through the API. The most common example of API usage is an employee who needs to issue invoices to complete a customer order. In this case, the API can connect the company’s management system to the bank’s bank receipt generation system and the city council’s invoice issuance system. Therefore, the employee only needs to enter the data once and finish the process with a few clicks.
However, you are probably wondering “where can I find a useful API for my needs?”. And the answer is Zyla API Hub. A system which we will develop in depth in the following paragraphs…
Why Zyla API Hub?
Obviously, there are many needs. A businessman or investor might need an API to see the prices of metals or commodities. An entrepreneur might need an API to carry out email marketing campaigns. A photo editor or graphic designer might need a tool to edit photos or remove photos. The possibilities are endless. For this reason, Zyla API Hub decided to create this system, also called an API Marketplace. The objective of this system is that anyone curious or interested in contracting the services of an API can do so easily. Obviously, it is much easier to find the APIs in one place and not scattered all over the internet. It is impossible to have all the APIs in one place, but at least there, you will be able to find several available.
Do you need an API to get metal prices? Zyla API Hub has one! Do you need a weather API? Zyla API Hub has one! Do you need an API on email marketing? Zyla API Hub has one! These are just some examples, but on the website, you will find dozens of APIs waiting for a client.
Last but not least, any questions you may have, suggestions or queries, within the Zyla API Hub webpage, you will find a virtual chat available depending on the schedule. Write your queries there!
Also published on Medium.