What is Java API, Types and Importance
Considered as a collection of pre-written packages, classes, and interfaces, Java API—the Java Application Programming Interface—offers a consistent approach to engage with many features. Between the developer and the Java runtime environment, it acts as a middle ground so that developers may make use of already-existing code to accomplish different chores with little or no rewriting. We will discuss Java APIs, their importance, and the several types in this blog Types of Java APIs Java APIs can be mainly classified in two ways: Based on Accessibility This classification mostly addresses who can use the API. Four main categories depending on access degree exist: 1. Public APIs (Open APIs) These are freely available APIs that are included with the Java Development Kit (JDK). They offer core features for a variety of jobs. They allow for seamless integration of numerous applications and websites, providing real-time information. 2. Private APIs (Internal APIs) For...