The document explains what an API (Application Programming Interface) is and how it facilitates communication between computer programs. It provides a common example of using a weather API and introduces the Python 'requests' library for making API requests. Additionally, it demonstrates how to fetch a random joke using the JokeAPI, outlining the steps to send a GET request and handle the response.
The document explains what an API (Application Programming Interface) is and how it facilitates communication between computer programs. It provides a common example of using a weather API and introduces the Python 'requests' library for making API requests. Additionally, it demonstrates how to fetch a random joke using the JokeAPI, outlining the steps to send a GET request and handle the response.