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  1. API

    An application programming interface is a connection between computers or between computer programs. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software. A document or standard that describes how to build such a connection or interface is called an API specification. A computer system that meets this standard is said to implement or expose an API. The term API may refer either to the specification or to the implementation. In contrast to a user interface, which connects a computer to a person, an application programming interface connects computers or pieces of software to each other. It is not intended to be used directly by a person other than a computer programmer who is incorporating it into software. An API is often made up of different parts which act as tools or services that are available to the programmer. Wikipedia

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  2. geeksforgeeks.org

    Aug 7, 2024A Web API also called Web Services is an extensively used API over the web and can be easily accessed using the HTTP protocols. A Web application programming interface is an open-source interface and can be used by a large number of clients through their phones, tablets, or PCs. 2. LOCAL APIs
  3. Apr 9, 2024The API is the bridge establishing the connection between them. A simple way to understand how APIs work is to look at a common example—third-party payment processing. When a user purchases a product on an e-commerce site, the site might prompt the user to "Pay with PayPal" or another type of third-party system. This function relies on ...
  4. API security is all about good API management, which includes the use of an API gateway. Connecting to APIs, and creating applications that consume the data or functionality exposed by APIs, can be done with a distributed integration platform that connects everything—including legacy systems, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
  5. cloudflare.com

    An API call, also known as an API request, is a message directed at an API that triggers the API's use. Referring back to the example, Jennifer constructs her website in such a way that when it loads, it automatically generates an API call to the highway tracking service.
  6. infoworld.com

    Dec 13, 2023The term API stands for application programming interface, a concept that applies everywhere from command-line tools to enterprise code, microservices, and cloud-native architectures.An API is an ...
  7. Efficient API design, such as using GraphQL for more precise data retrieval, can also significantly enhance performance. Future trends in API development. Looking ahead, the trajectory of API development points towards more personalized, intelligent, and context-aware APIs. The integration of AI and machine learning with APIs is poised to bring ...

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