JSON API

JSON API is a format for building APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that use JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) to exchange data between a server and the web applications that use it. In business intelligence and data analytics, APIs are like messengers that go back and forth between different software applications, sharing data and instructions. And when they’re based on JSON API, this data-sharing is done in a structured, predictable way, making it easier for developers to understand and use.

For example, a company may have an online dashboard that shows live sales data. When new sales are made, the dashboard needs to update. A JSON API can help by defining exactly how a request for new data should look, and how the response from the server with the sales data should be structured. This ensures that the dashboard knows how to ask for and display the new information correctly.

The JSON API specification, which outlines how to format both the requests and the responses, helps keep the data exchange clear and efficient. That way, businesses can rely on their web applications to provide timely and accurate data, so they can track performance indicators or customer analytics as closely as needed. It’s an integral part of making business tools that can communicate effectively, pulling in all the right data for better decision-making.