From the first web browsers to today's AI-driven voice assistants, “Requests” have transformed how technology communicates. Dive into their fascinating history, discover how APIs and JSON shape modern digital interactions, and learn practical ways communities leverage requests for civic tech and local empowerment.

From dusty punch-card labs to the latte-scented counters of downtown Hastings, discover how the humble API became the secret engine behind local coffee orders, social-media buzz, and Main-Street growth. This friendly deep-dive shows beginners, owners, and tech-pros alike why APIs matter—and how every Hastings business can tap them today.