Getting Started with APIs for #NoCode Makers

What is an API? This quick YouTube Short explains. It's the first in a longer series on demystifying APIs for nocode makers.

What's an API?

Elephants never forget — and you won’t either after reading this thread.

API is short for Application Programming Interface.

It’s a way for different systems to talk to one another. pic.twitter.com/SBJwbtdh3P

— Colleen M. Brady (@ColleenMBrady) August 17, 2023

Treat your API keys as if they're precious gems. 💎

🔒 Make sure to store them in a safe place.

🚫 Never share with AI powered coding tools like ChatGPT
🚫 Never give more access than necessary
🚫 Never use the same key everywhere
🚫 Never hard-code in public repos pic.twitter.com/BpdJ9nsjiY

— Colleen M. Brady (@ColleenMBrady) August 28, 2023