Define queries

Define a query

Use standard SQL

Allow API access

Standard JSON response

Standard REST access

Abstract database details away from applications

Freedom for applications

Expand the range of applications that can use a database

Expose only the data you need

Simplify data access with a simple fetch call

Keep database credentials secret

Use any database with the same API

Audit of use

Track usage

Keep track of which API token is used

Keep track of what queries are used

Keep track of parameters used