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\[36\] What is an API? It is a mechanism to communicate and exchange data between two services or applications. API stands for Application Programming Interface. Let’s take an example of a restaurant. A customer is a client application and a chef is an...

Mar 11, 2025 · 2 min read · pranavbawg.hashnode.dev  
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