A dive into APIs (using Amazon S3) - Part 1: Introduction

This 6-part series starts with a non-technical explanation of what an API is. 

S3 stands for Simple Storage Service and is a service that allows Amazon customers to store any type of file. Netflix uses an S3 to store the movies they stream, while Siemens has an S3 that accumulates operational data on which their cybersecurity teams perform forensic analysis. Ryanair and Nasdaq use S3 to backup their data.




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