1. Video Upload and Management APIs

YouTube API:

Upload Video API:

Allows users to upload videos to the platform. It supports chunking of large files for efficient uploads.

• Method: POST /videos
• Parameters: Video file, title, description, tags, privacy settings, etc.

Video Metadata API:

Retrieves and updates video metadata such as title, description, tags, and privacy settings.

• Method: GET /videos/{videoId}
• Method: PUT /videos/{videoId}
• Parameters: Video title, description, tags, privacy settings.

Netflix API:

Upload and Content Management API (used internally by content providers):
Netflix allows content providers to upload their media (movies, shows) to the system, along with metadata like descriptions, tags, and genre.

• Method: POST /content
• Parameters: Video file, metadata (title, genre, rating, description, language, etc.)

2. Streaming and Playback APIs

YouTube API:

Video Streaming API:

Manages video playback and provides adaptive streaming (e.g., selecting the appropriate video quality based on the user’s network speed).

• Method: GET /videos/{videoId}/stream
• Parameters: Quality level, resolution, bitrate, etc.

Live Streaming API:

For live broadcasts, YouTube provides APIs for creating, managing, and interacting with live streams.

• Method: POST /liveBroadcasts
• Parameters: Stream details, start time, end time, etc.

Netflix API:

Video Playback API:

Netflix uses adaptive bitrate streaming protocols (e.g., HLS, DASH) to serve video content. The API ensures that video is streamed based on network conditions and device capabilities.

• Method: GET /video/playback/{videoId}
• Parameters: Resolution, device compatibility, playback settings (e.g., subtitles, captions).

3. Search and Recommendation APIs

YouTube API:

Search API:

Allows users to search for videos based on keywords, categories, or metadata.

• Method: GET /search
• Parameters: Query, category, max results, filters (e.g., video duration, upload date).

Recommendation API:

Provides recommendations based on the user’s watch history, subscriptions, and preferences.

• Method: GET /recommendations
• Parameters: User ID, genre, video history.

Netflix API:

Content Search API:

Allows searching for content by various filters such as genre, actor, director, etc.

• Method: GET /content/search
• Parameters: Keywords, genre, cast, release year, etc.

Recommendation Engine API:

Netflix’s recommendation engine API provides suggestions based on user preferences, watch history, and viewing patterns.

• Method: GET /recommendations
• Parameters: User ID, viewing history, genre preferences, etc.

4. User and Account Management APIs

YouTube API:

User Authentication and Authorization API:

YouTube uses OAuth 2.0 for user authentication and authorization. It enables users to sign in and manage their accounts securely.

• Method: POST /oauth2/token
• Parameters: Client ID, client secret, redirect URI, authorization code.

User Profile API:

Fetches information about a user’s YouTube profile, including subscriptions, playlists, and uploaded videos.

• Method: GET /channels/{channelId}
• Parameters: User ID, channel details.

Netflix API:

User Authentication API:

Allows user authentication using various methods like Google, Facebook, or email/password. Provides tokens for session management.

• Method: POST /auth/login
• Parameters: Email, password, social login tokens.

User Profile API:

Allows users to update personal details, viewing preferences, and manage their viewing history.

• Method: PUT /user/profile
• Parameters: User ID, preferences (e.g., favorite genres, language).

5. Comments, Likes, and Interactions APIs

YouTube API:

Comments API:

Allows users to post, retrieve, and manage comments on videos.

• Method: POST /comments
• Parameters: Video ID, comment text.

Like/Dislike API:

Allows users to like or dislike a video.

• Method: POST /videos/{videoId}/likes
• Parameters: User ID, action (like or dislike).

Netflix API:

Ratings and Reviews API:

Users can rate movies and leave reviews. Netflix can leverage this data to improve its recommendation algorithms.

• Method: POST /content/{contentId}/rating
• Parameters: User ID, rating (1-5), review text.

Watchlist API:

Users can add or remove content from their watchlist.

• Method: POST /watchlist
• Parameters: User ID, content ID (movie/show), action (add/remove).

6. Billing and Subscription APIs

YouTube API:

Monetization API:

YouTube provides APIs for monetizing videos through ads, super chats, and channel memberships.

• Method: POST /adsense/monetize
• Parameters: Video ID, monetization settings.

Subscription API:

YouTube Premium offers ad-free streaming, and this API helps manage user subscriptions to the service.

• Method: GET /subscriptions
• Parameters: User ID, subscription details (start, end dates).

Netflix API:

Subscription API:

Manages user subscriptions, including upgrading or downgrading the plan and billing cycles.

• Method: POST /subscriptions/{subscriptionId}/change
• Parameters: New plan details (e.g., Basic, Standard, Premium).

Payment API:

Handles payment transactions for subscription renewal and billing.

• Method: POST /payments/transaction
• Parameters: Payment method (credit card, PayPal), subscription plan.

7. Analytics and Reporting APIs

YouTube API:

Analytics API:

Provides detailed analytics for video performance, including views, likes, and audience demographics.

• Method: GET /reports
• Parameters: Video ID, date range, metrics (views, watch time, etc.).

Netflix API:

Usage Analytics API:

Netflix tracks and reports usage data, helping content providers and Netflix itself analyze viewer habits and trends.

• Method: GET /analytics
• Parameters: Content ID, user ID, viewing history, demographics.

8. Content Protection and Security APIs

YouTube API:

Content ID API:

Protects copyrighted content by matching uploaded videos against a database of copyrighted content.

• Method: GET /content-id/match
• Parameters: Video ID, content ID data.

Netflix API:

DRM (Digital Rights Management) API:

Ensures that content is streamed securely and prevents unauthorized access or downloading.

• Method: POST /content/drm
• Parameters: Content ID, encryption keys, DRM settings.

Summary of Key APIs for YouTube/Netflix: