Which API is used to embed a view in Tableau?

The JavaScript API is specifically designed for embedding Tableau views into web applications. It provides the necessary tools to control the embedded visualizations, allowing developers to customize user interactions, respond to events, and perform actions like filtering or drilling down into data directly from the webpage. This API integrates seamlessly with JavaScript frameworks, enabling rich interactions and a dynamic user experience.

In contrast, the REST API primarily serves for server-side interactions with Tableau Server, such as managing content and users but does not provide functionality for embedding views. The SOAP API, although it was once used for programmatic interactions with Tableau services, has largely been superseded by the more straightforward REST API and does not cater directly to embedding visualizations. The HTML API is not a recognized or distinct API for Tableau; instead, HTML is used in conjunction with the aforementioned APIs.

Thus, the JavaScript API is the correct choice for embedding Tableau views, as it is purpose-built for that specific functionality.