Glossary: What is an API?

APIs enable seamless communication between software applications, allowing data exchange and integration for complex systems.

APIs are essential for integrating services and building complex applications. They allow developers to access functionalities of other software, such as retrieving data from a database or connecting to third-party tools.

Practical Example

of an API A weather application may use an API to fetch real-time data from a meteorological service and display it to users. Similarly, e-commerce platforms use APIs to integrate with payment gateways.

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