| API Name | Protocol | Data Format | Communication |
|---|---|---|---|
| REST API | REST | JSON, XML | Synchronous |
| SOAP API | SOAP (WSDL) | XML | Synchronous |
| Chatter REST API | REST | JSON, XML | Synchronous (photos are processed asynchronously) |
| User Interface API | REST | JSON | Synchronous |
| Analytics REST API | REST | JSON, XML | Synchronous |
| Bulk API | REST | CSV, JSON, XML | Asynchronous |
| Metadata API | SOAP (WSDL) | XML | Asynchronous |
| Streaming API | Bayeux | JSON | Asynchronous (stream of data) |
| Apex REST API | REST | JSON, XML, Custom | Synchronous |
| Apex SOAP API | SOAP (WSDL) | XML | Synchronous |
| Tooling API | REST or SOAP (WSDL) | JSON, XML, Custom | Synchronous |
APIs in Salesforce
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