Amazon S3 API
The Amazon S3 API is a set of RESTful web service interfaces provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) for interacting with Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), a scalable object storage service. It allows developers to programmatically create, manage, and access buckets and objects in S3, enabling storage and retrieval of data over HTTP/HTTPS. The API supports operations like uploading files, setting permissions, and configuring lifecycle policies for cloud-based storage.
Developers should learn the S3 API when building applications that require scalable, durable, and secure cloud storage, such as web hosting, data backups, or media distribution. It is essential for integrating AWS services into applications, automating storage tasks, and managing large datasets in cloud environments, making it a key skill for cloud-native development and DevOps workflows.