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Updated on 25 Mar 2025
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API (Application Programming Interface) Configuration is the process of configuring the parameters and settings necessary for an API to operate properly. This include setting up data formats (such JSON or XML), defining authentication credentials, creating endpoint URLs, and configuring different API behavior choices.

API Configuration can be enabled by GET, POST and PUT methods.

GET method is used to retrieve or get information from a given server using the specified URL.
POST method is used to send data to a server. It is also used for inserting new items to the backend server.
PUT method is used to update an existing resource.

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Use Case User Persona: Application Designer	Solution
NovaTech is faced with a scenario where they need to get data from an outside server, send data to an outside server, or update an existing resource.	To achieve this, Sam enables the API Configuration to interface with other applications and devices. The API Configuration is invoked successfully to intermediate between the system server and outside servers.

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