Endpoint Glossary Definition

An endpoint is a specific address or route where an API receives requests for a resource or operation.

Endpoint is a Telecommunications network concept used to connect endpoints, route traffic, switch calls or packets, and move communications across access, transport, or core networks.

API documentation describes endpoints together with HTTP methods, parameters, authentication, request payloads, response formats, and errors.

Network engineers use this concept when designing topology, routing traffic, documenting circuits, and distinguishing access facilities from core transport.

Related concepts include Telecommunications, Circuit Switching, Packet Switching and Backhaul.

Additional Resource: FCC Telecommunications Overview.