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About APIs
REST APIs are used by modern data tools to programmatically access and control data services. You can use Astro to easily orchestrate your entire data stack using the built-in HTTP provider.
Use Case
Sending HTTP requests to an API is a common use case in data orchestration. Astro allows you to easily run tasks that send secure API requests. You’ll have real-time, operational understanding of your data ecosystem by managing all of your orchestration in one place.