APIs, or application programming interfaces, allow different software systems to communicate. But different types of APIs exist. Each type serves a different purpose. And each type has its own pros, cons, and use cases. This article breaks down the main API categories—open, partner, internal, and composite. We also discuss the types of APIs based on the protocols they use. At the end of this article, you can confidently choose the right one for your needs.

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The ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException is a runtime exception in Java that occurs when an array is accessed with an illegal index. The index is either negative or greater than or equal to the size of the array. Let’s put that in simpler terms with an analogy. Imagine you have a row of five boxes lined up in front of you. Each box has a number on it. If you want to put a toy in one of these boxes, you have to say which box number you're putting it in. For example, "Put this toy in box number 2.".

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WSO2’s Asgardeo offers an innovative SaaS open source solution for identity and authentication management, providing seamless user management and login configuration across all your applications. Asgardeo combines cutting-edge technology with robust security, ensuring a simplified yet secure user experience When developing your application, significant time and effort are needed to build secure authorization and user management functionality.

You need to save money, deploy projects faster, and spend more time on developing application experiences that enthrall users. It is practically a certainty that APIs will play a critical role in your software development process, but how much does it cost to build an API? Learn more about DreamFactory’s API cost calculator in this blog article! Here’s the key things to know about our API Cost Calclator: Table of Contents.