Search APIs Explained
FAQs
What is a search API?
A search API (application programming interface) is a tool used to interface with a search engine. It is used to send requests to a search engine and refine the returned results. The idea behind a search API is to make it easier for software developers to interact with the engine itself.
What are the steps in the search API communication process?
- Query submission
- Query processing
- Query translation
- Query execution
- Results aggregation
- Response communication
- Customization
- Authentication and authorization
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