Athiyaman M 👨‍💻

Software Engineer | CDAC | Ex - IIT Madras | B.E., | #TechEnthusiast

[Athiyaman M 👨‍💻 @athiyamanpro]

🎯 My 2025 Resolutions:

🔹️Solve daily POTD on #LeetCode
🔹️Complete #gfg160 challenge.
🔹️Commit 12 new repo on #GitHub
🔹️Kickstart my PG at #iitmadras
🔹️Start my first #startupindia
🔹️Build #1M worth portfolio.

2025 is all about consistency & growth! ✨

#Goals2025

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Had a great time attending this fireside chat with @mrgirish at IIT Madras!

Grateful to @tllshankar for not only inviting but also sharing an insightful session on key AI trends and had some truly inspiring conversations with people bringing different ideas!

[Wadhwani School of Data Science & AI (WSAI), IITM @WSAI_IITM]

On a warm Saturday morning at @iitmadras, there was palpable excitement among students — the reason? @mrgirish.

Read the thread for a seven-point summary of Girish’s Fireside Chat with @tllshankar.

#FiresideChat #WSAI @ravi_iitm @karthikraman @IBSE_IITM @FreshworksInc

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Had a great experience with @GdgCloudChennai community meetup!

[GDG Cloud Chennai @GdgCloudChennai]

Thank you for great response. Watch community page for update 👉 https://t.co/e0qlYVnGa0

Sincere thanks to the speakers ( @anjfathu , @manikandank276 , Lakshmanan Ganapathy ) , partner ( @Tekclan4 ) and volunteers.

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My LeetCode Rewind 2024!

Aiming to achieve more in 2025!!

#LeetCode #Rewind2024

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@KushalShar45437 Lol 😂

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He was truly an inspiration! @RNTata2000 💔

#RatanTata #RIP

[IndiaToday @IndiaToday]

Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, passes away at 86

Read more: https://t.co/5HCiUB4uUB

#ITCard #RatanTata

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@CineShanmuga When will GOAT movie bookings open.?!

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@kamnaBhadoriya Link

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@LokeshVirat18K 69 !!

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@Tanvi_kiara Resume

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@lax97981 Resume

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To everyone in my dear #Tamilnadu

Before they #Ink, Please #Think!

Wishing you all a great #Votingday

#Phase1 #IndiaElections2024

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@PeaceBrwVJ To everyone in my dear #Tamilnadu

Before they #Ink, Please #Think!

Wishing you all a great #Votingday

#Phase1 #IndiaElections2024

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@Harsa_Dash Notes

[Aina Sanghi @ainasanghi]

1. What is an API?

An API, or Application Programming Interface, is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate with each other.
It defines the methods and data structures that developers can use to interact with a service, library, or platform.

2. Why are APIs important?

APIs are crucial for software development because they enable developers to leverage the functionality of existing software components, integrate with third-party services, and build more powerful and feature-rich applications.

They promote code reusability and foster collaboration between developers and organizations.

3. How do APIs work?

APIs work by sending and receiving requests.
A client application (such as a mobile app or website) sends a request to an API server.
The API server then processes the request and returns a response.
The response can be data, such as a list of products or a user's profile information, or it can be a function, such as sending an email or creating a new user account.

4. Types of APIs

There are various types of APIs, with RESTful APIs being one of the most common.
Others include SOAP, GraphQL, and WebSockets, each designed for specific use cases and technologies.

5. API Components

- Endpoints:
The specific URLs or URIs that an API exposes for interaction.

- Requests:
How you ask the API for information or to perform a task.

- Responses:
The data and information returned by the API after processing your request.

6. Authentication and Authorization

APIs often require authentication to ensure that only authorized users or applications can access their resources.
Common authentication methods include API keys, tokens, and OAuth.

7. RESTful APIs

Representational State Transfer (REST) is an architectural style for designing networked applications.
It relies on a few key principles:

- Statelessness:
Each request from a client to the server must contain all the information required to understand and process the request.

- Resource-Based:
REST APIs use resources (e.g., objects, data) as their main abstractions.

- CRUD Operations:
REST APIs map to CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations, commonly using HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).

8. HTTP Methods

- GET: Retrieve data from the server.
- POST: Create new data on the server.
- PUT: Update existing data on the server.
- DELETE: Remove data from the server.

9. URL Structure and Resource Naming

RESTful URLs should be meaningful and follow a hierarchical structure, making them easy to understand and navigate.

10. Status Codes

HTTP status codes provide information about the result of the API request.
Common codes include 200 (OK), 201 (Created), 400 (Bad Request), and 404 (Not Found).

11. Best Practices for RESTful APIs

- Use nouns for resource names in URLs.
- Use HTTP status codes appropriately.
- Implement versioning for APIs.
- Provide clear and consistent documentation.

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#MyXAnniversary

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I just applied for the #MLHFellowship where I'll get to learn #SoftwareEngineering by doing! https://t.co/bw2aKvMRyH via @MLHacks

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Check out my latest article: How I Earned the Top LinkedIn Voice Badge – Twice! https://t.co/2uwK0bBCcD via @LinkedIn

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This is my #GitHubUnwrapped! 🌟