unofficial API
[/ʌnəˈfɪʃəl ˈeɪ piː aɪ/]
nounpl: unofficial APIs
API não oficial
1. An application programming interface created or maintained by a third party rather than the official developers or company that owns the software or service
Developers often use unofficial APIs to access data from popular social media platforms when the official API has limitations.
Desenvolvedores frequentemente usam APIs não oficiais para acessar dados de plataformas de mídia social populares quando a API oficial tem limitações.
2. An API that is reverse-engineered or developed without authorization from the original software publisher
The unofficial API allowed users to interact with the service in ways not supported by the official documentation.
A API não oficial permitiu que os usuários interagissem com o serviço de formas não suportadas pela documentação oficial.
The term 'unofficial API' is commonly used in both Brazilian and North American tech communities when discussing workarounds and alternative solutions for software integration. In Brazil, developers often resort to unofficial APIs when official ones are restricted or unavailable, particularly with foreign services. This practice exists in a gray area legally and ethically, and companies frequently take action against unofficial APIs through cease-and-desist notices.
NYC Slang
bootleg API / back-door API
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