API Diagram

Diagram of how our SmartCook API works.

Information Technology students in Varnsdorf embarked on a task to create a communication schema for an Application Programming Interface (API). This API was designed to respond to URL queries with JSON formatted data, enabling the manipulation of a database of recipes. To ensure security and integrity, these queries required proper authorization and signature verification. The API's architecture allowed it to act as a server to other applications, which in turn acted as clients to the API, while simultaneously serving as a server to their own users. This dual functionality underscored the API's versatility, allowing for endless possibilities in its application and integration into various systems. The project not only provided a practical solution for database management but also served as a valuable learning experience in API design and security protocols for the students.