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Application Programming Interface (API)

Category: Technology

Type: Software

First Use: Early 2000s

Country of Origin: USA

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What does API mean?

A set of rules and tools that allows different software applications to communicate with each other. APIs enable the integration of different systems and facilitate the use of functionality without exposing the underlying code.

Interesting Facts about API

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🌐 APIs allow applications to communicate and share data seamlessly.

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🔌 REST and SOAP are two popular types of APIs.

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⚙️ APIs enable developers to use third-party services without having to understand the underlying code.

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📈 Over 75% of web applications rely on APIs for functionality and data exchange.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is an API?

An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules that allows different software programs to communicate with each other.

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