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Defining API (Application Programming Interface) What is an API? An Application Programming Interface (API) is a set of rules, protocols, and tools that allows different software applications to communicate with each other. APIs define the methods an...

May 27, 2024 · 12 min read · metered.hashnode.dev  
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