Application Program Interfaces

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unit students will be able to:

LO1. Examine what an API is, the need for APIs and types of APIs.

LO2. Apply the knowledge of API research to design an application that incorporates relevant APIs for a given scenario or a substantial student chosen application.

LO3. Implement an application in a suitable development environment.

LO4 Document the testing of the application, review and reflect on the APIs used.

D1 Evaluate potential security issues surrounding APIs

D2 Create a design for a chosen substantial application that will utilise a range of APIs, justifying choices.

D3 Construct an application utilising multiple APIs, following the designs in LO2.

D4 Critically evaluate the APIs used within your application. Provide a data security report of your application.