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What is API

API stands for Application Programming Interface, which facilitates communication between software applications through standardized protocols. There are various types of APIs, including Web APIs, Library APIs, and Operating System APIs, each serving different purposes. Common uses of APIs include fetching weather updates, payment gateway integration, social media logins, and connecting mobile apps with cloud services.

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What is API

API stands for Application Programming Interface, which facilitates communication between software applications through standardized protocols. There are various types of APIs, including Web APIs, Library APIs, and Operating System APIs, each serving different purposes. Common uses of APIs include fetching weather updates, payment gateway integration, social media logins, and connecting mobile apps with cloud services.

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API stands for Application Programming Interface.

It is a set of rules and


protocols that allow different software applications to communicate with each
other.
Key Points About APIs:
1. Intermediary Between Systems – APIs enable one application to
request data or services from another application without knowing its
internal details.
2. Standardized Communication – APIs follow predefined formats, usually
using JSON or XML for data exchange.
3. Types of APIs:
o Web APIs (REST, SOAP, GraphQL) – Used for web applications
(e.g., Google Maps API, Twitter API).
o Library APIs – Allow programs to use functions from a software
library (e.g., jQuery API).
o Operating System APIs – Provide access to OS features (e.g.,
Windows API).
4. Common Uses:
o Fetching weather updates

o Payment gateway integration (PayPal, Stripe)

o Social media logins (Google, Facebook)

o Connecting mobile apps with cloud services

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