| Learning outcome and assessment criteria |
| Pass |
Merit |
Distinction |
| LO1 Examine what an API is, the need for APIs and the types of APIs |
| P1 Examine the relationship between an API and a software development kit (SDK). |
M1 Asses a range of APIs for a particular platform that covers a range of uses. |
D1 Evaluate potential security issues surrounding APIs. |
| LO2 Apply the knowledge of API research to design an application that incorporates relevant APIs for a given scenario or a substantial student chosen application |
| P2 Analyze an existing application that could be extended with a suitable API. |
M2 Design an application that will utilize an API for a given purpose. |
D2 Create a design for a chosen substantial application that will utilize a range of APIs, justifying choices. |
| LO3 Implement an application in a suitable development environment |
| P3 Build on an existing application framework to implement an API. |
M3 Develop an application that utilizes an API. |
D3 Construct an application utilizing multiple APIs, following the designs in LO2. |
| LO4 Document the testing of the application, review and reflect on the APIs used |
| P4 Design and complete a ‘white box’ test of the application, recording the results. |
M4 Conduct ‘black box’ tests of your application, recording the results.
M5 Update the application accordingly with the results |
D4 Critically evaluate the APIs used within your application. Provide a data security report of your application. |
