Mini Guide - Video APIs

What is an API?

Why do you need video APIs?

How APIs change your player.

The power of video APIs

Within the last few years, the video ecosystem has seen an evolution of new and fast evolving streaming protocols and video formats, and the disappearance of browser plugins and introduction of a variety of new devices. Although many things are changing, they are not getting simpler.

The challenges bring more complexity and the adoption of well designed APIs is crucial to connect different components in your end-to-end video solution. This mini guide will discuss what an API is and why they are important for your video player.