A lot. Or not too much. It depends on your perspective.
Let’s deep dive on it.
At first glance, the comparison between an API (Application Programming Interface) and an HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) call might seem a bit confusing. This is because HTTP calls are often used in the context of APIs. But to clarify:
An HTTP call (request) is a primary way that clients (like web browsers or applications) interact with servers on the Internet. An HTTP call might be a request to get some data (using GET), to send some data (using POST), to update some data (using PUT or PATCH), or to delete some data (using DELETE). HTTP calls are based on the HTTP, a protocol that defines how messages are formatted and transmitted, and what actions Web servers and browsers should take in response to various commands.
An API, on the other hand, is a set of rules and protocols for building and interacting with software applications. It defines methods and data formats that a program can use to perform tasks, like retrieving data or initiating actions. APIs often use HTTP calls as a way to interact with a service.
For instance, a weather forecasting service might have an API that allows other programs to access its data. This API would define the structure and format of HTTP calls that can be used to, for instance, retrieve the current weather, get a…
