The DA-Information and Communications Technology Service (ICTS), in collaboration with the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization - Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization Engineering Resource Network (PHILMECH-AFMechERN) conducted a  hybrid training on C# Web Design and Application Programming Interface on June 9 and 10, 2022 at the ICTS Training Room.  

Application programming interfaces, or APIs, simplify software development and innovation by enabling applications to exchange data and functionality easily and securely.

The main goal of DA-ICTS was to elevate the level of programming skills of Department of Agriculture Information Technologists, programmers and technical staff.

Among the benefits of API are as follows: 

1. Improved collaboration: APIs enable integration so that these platforms and apps can seamlessly communicate with one another..

2. Easier innovation: APIs offer flexibility, allowing companies to make connections with new business partners, offer new services to their existing market, and, ultimately, access new markets that can generate massive returns and drive digital transformation.

3. Data monetization: Many companies choose to offer APIs for free, at least initially, so that they can build an audience of developers around their brand and forge relationships with potential business partners..

4. Added security: APIs create an added layer of protection between your data and a server. 

This course aims to provide knowledge and skills on the use of Application Programming Interface (API) on the different applications and web development. 

The following topics were covered with hands-on activity:

1. INTRODUCTION TO C# 

2. INTRODUCTION TO.NET CORE MVC 

3. USING API ON .NET CORE MVC 

4. USING API ON .NET CORE MVC