Manual:Api.php/da

The api.php file is the external access point for the MediaWiki API. See API:Main page for details on using the API.

Actions taken
Several actions are taken by api.php, including:


 * Check for PHP version 5.3.2 or higher and exit with an error message if a lower version is found.
 * Inkluder WebStart.php.
 * Do some stuff to make cross-site requests to the API possible. See.
 * Construct an  object with the arguments passed via the URL and call its   method to do the actual API stuff.
 * Do any deferred updates.
 * Do some logging.

