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Application Programming
Interfaces (API)
Set of defined methods, functions, and protocols that
allow one software application to interact with another
software component, such as an operating system,
library, or service.
Abstracts away the underlying implementation details
and provides a standardized interface for developers to
use when building software applications.
Can be provided by various entities, including operating
systems, programming languages, libraries,
frameworks, and web services.
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