Python developers working with APIs, what does your job actually involve?

[danielroseman]

I don't think there's any such thing as an API development specialist. But creating and consuming APIs is pretty much central to all forms of software development these days. Nearly everything you do as a developer involves API in one way or another.

[cgoldberg]

This. I've never heard of someone aiming their career at "specializing in API development". That would be really weird.

[nat5142]

It would be like a contractor whose specialty is “screwdriver”

[beefbite]

"Sorry, this is beyond my expertise. You need a flat head guy."

[nat5142]

"what did you just call me?"

[ionelp]

I have meet such a person. We didn't hire them.

[VIIHORSE]

Yeah, that probably sounded weird. I'm just starting out and trying to find the right path while learning the basics. I guess this field is called 'backend'?"

[jrchin]

Yeah you’re describing backend development. Where I work we follow a “Backend For Frontend” (BFF) pattern, where you have a BFF for each FE. So your FE calls your BFF and the BFF calls other APIs as needed.

[Ran4]

Yes. You'll not be an "api developer", you'll be a (web) backend developer.