Common database APIs include:
SQL API: This is the most common API for interacting with relational databases. It allows applications to execute SQL queries and commands to retrieve, insert, update, or delete data. For example, an application might use SQL API to fetch user information from a MySQL database.
NoSQL API: Designed for NoSQL databases, this API provides a way to interact with data stored in formats like key-value, document, graph, or wide-column stores. An example is using a NoSQL API to query a MongoDB collection for specific documents.
RESTful API: This API uses HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) to perform operations on data. It is widely used for web services and can interact with various types of databases. For instance, a RESTful API might be used to retrieve product information from an e-commerce database.
GraphQL API: GraphQL allows clients to request exactly the data they need, reducing over-fetching and under-fetching. It can be used with various databases. For example, a mobile app might use GraphQL to fetch a user's profile and recent activity in one request.
ODBC/JDBC API: Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) and Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) are standards for connecting applications to databases. They provide a consistent way to access data from different database management systems. For example, an enterprise application might use ODBC to connect to an Oracle database.
In the context of cloud services, platforms like Tencent Cloud offer managed database services that support these APIs, providing scalable and reliable database solutions for various applications.