What Is an API Integration Example?
Blog post from Prismatic
An API integration enables systems to transfer data securely through an API, with integrations typically serving to automate internal workflows or facilitate external data sharing between companies. In this example, a SaaS product for building security monitoring requires integration to export temperature and humidity data to a customer's building maintenance app for analysis. The process involves technical considerations such as data format conversion from XML to JSON, handling different temperature scales, and filtering data to match the necessary frequency. The integration runs daily, using OAuth for authentication, and highlights the importance of having the right tools, like an embedded integration platform, to create seamless and effective API integrations that meet customer needs efficiently.