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What is an API?
Simple definition
API or Application Programming Interface It stands for «Application Programming Interface.» Simply put, an API is a way for applications to communicate with each other.
For example, when you use Google Maps in your application, you are actually using Google Maps API You benefit.
The role of API in cloud services
In AWS, almost all services are available through APIs. This means that developers can connect to various AWS services directly with their code and perform desired operations without logging into the Amazon admin panel.
Introduction to Amazon Web Services (AWS)
What is AWS?
AWS is a collection of Amazon Cloud Services It allows developers, companies, and organizations to rent servers online, store data, run applications, and expand their IT infrastructure without purchasing physical hardware.
Benefits of using AWS
High scalability
Exceptional security
Pay-as-you-go
Global Availability Zones
Easy integration with other services via API
The most popular Amazon services (AWS Services)
1. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud)
Service EC2 It is one of the main AWS services that allows you to create and manage virtual servers (Virtual Machines).
Servers can be automatically created, started, stopped, or deleted via the API or AWS CLI.
Applications:
Website hosting
Running custom programs
Data processing
2. Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service)
S3 It is a cloud storage service used to store files, backups, and large data.
Each file is stored in a “Bucket” and is accessible via the API.
Advantages:
High security
Excellent access speed
Support for versioning and encryption
3. Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service)
RDS It is used to host and manage relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and Oracle.
Using the RDS API, databases can be created, backed up, and configured.
4. AWS Lambda
Service Lambda One of Amazon's most innovative products, this service allows you to run your application without managing a server, just by sending code.
AWS automatically allocates the necessary resources and you only pay for the time your code runs.
Suitable for:
Serverless applications
Event-driven systems
Task automation
5. Amazon CloudFront
CloudFront Amazon's Content Delivery Network (CDN) is what displays content from the closest server to the end user.
This service increases website speed, reduces latency, and increases security (via SSL and WAF).
6. Amazon Route 53
A service Managed DNS It is used to route user traffic to different servers.
Domains can be registered and DNS settings can be managed automatically through the API.
7. Amazon CloudWatch
CloudWatch It is a tool for monitoring AWS resources and services. With the help of API, you can analyze reports, alarms, and usage data.
API Gateway on AWS
One of the most important services for developers, AWS API Gateway This service allows you to build, manage, and publish your own APIs at scale.
API Gateway directly interacts with services such as Lambda and DynamoDB Works and the founder of architecture Serverless It is.
Security on AWS
Amazon offers security in three main layers:
Network Security
Data Security (Data Encryption)
Access Management (IAM – Identity and Access Management)
Using the IAM API, you can define and control users, roles, and access policies.
Conclusion
AWS By offering hundreds of diverse services and powerful APIs, it has become the backbone of many applications, websites, and large companies in the world.
Whether you're launching a simple website or designing complex cloud infrastructures, Amazon services are an ideal choice.
