API Integration
Definition
The process of connecting software applications through their Application Programming Interfaces to enable data exchange and functionality sharing.
Overview
API integration involves creating connections between different software systems using their publicly exposed interfaces. This allows applications to communicate, share data, and trigger actions in each other. Modern API integrations typically use REST or GraphQL protocols and handle authentication, rate limiting, error handling, and data transformation. Effective API integration enables real-time data synchronization, automated workflows, and unified user experiences across disparate systems.
Why It Matters
Without robust API integration, organizations rely on manual data entry and swivel-chair work between systems—costing thousands of hours annually. Reliable API connections are the foundation of any automation strategy, directly impacting operational efficiency and data accuracy.
How New Odyssey Helps
New Odyssey provides pre-built API connectors and AI-powered data mapping that reduce integration development time from months to weeks.
Related Terms
REST API
Representational State Transfer API - an architectural style for building web services that use HTTP methods to access and manipulate resources.
Webhook
An automated message sent from one application to another when a specific event occurs, enabling real-time notifications and event-driven integrations.
Middleware
Software that acts as a bridge between different applications, databases, or services, facilitating communication and data management.
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
An integration architecture pattern that enables communication between different applications through a central messaging backbone.
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