Learn Rest API and Custom Integration

Summary

Does activating my Rest API negatively impact my custom integration?

Content

We are looking at pulling data out of the LearnCenter via Rest API.  We have a custom integration that puts people into the LearnCenter that we do not want to disturb or disrupt.  In anyone currently using this scenario?  Is there something I am missing?  I am new to Rest API and before I go down a path I want to make sure all is well.