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    In building applications, an API simplifies programming by abstracting the underlying implementation and only … See more

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    • An application programming interface (abbreviated API) is a way for two or more computer programs or components to communicate with each other. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software. A document or standard that describes how to build or use such a connection or interface is called an API specification. A comput… See more

    History of the term

    The term API initially described an interface only for end-user-facing programs, known as application programs. This origin is still reflected in the name "application programming interface." Today, the term is broader, in… See more

    Usage

    The interface to a software library is one type of API. The API describes and prescribes the "expected behavior" (a specification) while the library is an "actual implementation" of this set of rules.
    A single AP… See more

    Design

    The design of an API has a significant impact on its usage. First of all, the design of programming interfaces represents an important part of software architecture, the organization of a complex piece of software. T… See more

    Security

    API security is very critical when developing a public facing API. Common threats include SQL injection, Denial-of-service attack (DoS), broken authentication, and exposing sensitive data. Without ensuring proper sec… See more

    Release policies

    APIs are one of the more common ways technology companies integrate. Those that provide and use APIs are considered as being members of a business ecosystem.
    The main policies for releasing an API are:
    • Private: … See more

    Documentation

    API documentation describes the services an API offers and how to use those services, aiming to cover everything a client would need to know for practical purposes.
    Documentation is crucial for the developme… See more

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  1. Application programming interface
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    An application programming interface (abbreviated API) is a way for 2 or more computer programs or components to communicate with each other. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software.

    API - Wikipedia

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    An application programming interface (API) is a set of functions, procedures, methods or classes used by computer programs to request services from the operating system, software libraries or any other service providers running on the computer. A computer programmer uses the API to make application programs.

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    An API, or application programming interface, is a set of rules or protocols that enables software applications to communicate with each other to exchange data, features and functionality.

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    What is an API & how does it work?
    This page was last modified on May 6, 2024 by MDN contributors. An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of features and rules that exist inside a software program (the application) enabling interaction with it through software - as opposed to a human user interface.

    API - MDN Web Docs Glossary: Definitions of Web-related terms | MDN

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    What does API mean in programming?
    The way of dealing with some program. Application program interface (API) is a set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software applications. An API specifies how software components should interact and APIs are used when programming graphical user interface (GUI) components.

    What exactly is the meaning of an API? - Stack Overflow

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    What is API in Java?
    It is used in one form or another in almost all software, being explicitly called in your program or implicitly called by the compiler. API stands for Application Programming Interface, i.e. API is the way for an application to interact with certain system/application/library/etc.

    What exactly is the meaning of an API? - Stack Overflow

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    What is API integration?
    API (Application Programming Interface) Integration is the connection between two or more applications, via APIs, letting you exchange data. It is a medium through which you can share data and communicate with each other by involving APIs to allow web tools to communicate.

    What is an API (Application Programming Interface)

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  3. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_API

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  4. Wikipedia
    https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Application_programming_interface

    Application programming interface - Simple English Wikipedia, …

  5. Code Snippet
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    How To Use The Wikipedia API - Code Snippet

    WEBHere's a crash course on APIs using the Wikipedia API. Get a grasp on how to use APIs for your application. Easy to understand JavaScript tutorials, algorithm walkthroughs, and references for those who love to …

  6. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_API

    Open API - Wikipedia

  7. Postman
    https://www.postman.com/what-is-an-api

    What is an API? A Beginner's Guide to APIs - Postman

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    What is an API and How Does it Work? APIs for …

    WEBDec 5, 2022 · What is an API? API stands for Application Programming Interface. The application can be any software that performs a specific task and the interface is a point where two applications communicate. One …

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    API Cheat Sheet – What is an API, How it Works, and …

    WEBFeb 6, 2021 · Building an API is fun, right? In this article, I will explain what APIs are, why you need them, and we'll dive into API specifications, documentation, and more.

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  11. wikimedia.org
    https://api.wikimedia.org/wiki/Getting_started_with_Wikimedia_APIs

    Getting started with Wikimedia APIs - API Portal

  12. Nylas
    https://www.nylas.com/api-guide/what-is-an-api

    What is an API? - Nylas

  13. IBM
    https://www.ibm.com/topics/api

    What Is an API (Application Programming Interface)? | IBM

  14. wikilocation.org
    https://www.wikilocation.org/getting-started-with-wikipedia-api

    A Beginner’s Guide to the Wikipedia API - WikiLocation

  15. Wikiwand
    https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/API

    API - Wikiwand

  16. wikimedia.org
    https://api.wikimedia.org/wiki/API_catalog

    API catalog - API Portal - Wikimedia

  17. wikimedia.org
    https://api.wikimedia.org/wiki/Learn

    Learn - API Portal - Wikimedia

  18. Stack Overflow
    https://stackoverflow.com/questions/7440379

    What exactly is the meaning of an API? - Stack Overflow

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  19. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/English

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  20. GeeksForGeeks
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    What is an API (Application Programming Interface)

  21. Wikipedia
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    International Phonetic Alphabet - Wikipedia

  22. wikimedia.org
    https://api.wikimedia.org

    API Portal - Wikimedia

  23. MediaWiki
    https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/API:REST

    API:REST API - MediaWiki

  24. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:API

    Help:API - Wikipedia