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# [A Beginner's approach to understanding APIs](https://techiegist.hashnode.dev/a-beginners-approach-to-understanding-apis-1?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Introduction Starting on Programming journey, we have all at on point in time or another heard Software guys play around with the word "API".We might have checked it out using a Dictionary at one point. Let's discuss about what APIs stands for and w...

Nov 16, 2020 · 4 min read · techiegist.hashnode.dev  
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[Etiene James](https://hashnode.com/@St80ene)

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[AbdulSamad Ayoade](https://hashnode.com/@Abdulsamad)

[Nov 17, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/a-beginners-approach-to-understanding-apis-1/5fb2e2929f9a5659bcfe2edb/comment/5fb3b642a73df361ab710d0d)

As a new and junior front end developer, I've always wondered how the front end and back end communicate.

I've heard about API before but haven't read anything about it. Am glad I came across your post, it really helped me understand what an API is. Most especially the example you used.

[Etiene James](https://hashnode.com/@St80ene)

[May 16, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/a-beginners-approach-to-understanding-apis-1/5fb2e2929f9a5659bcfe2edb/comment/5fb3b642a73df361ab710d0d#reply-60a1608823723215ec2fdbfd)

Thanks for your feedback. I'm happy to be of help to you and others who found this a great read. I'm encouraged to do more.