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# [Understanding APIs if you're a beginner](https://karenk.hashnode.dev/understanding-apis-if-youre-a-beginner?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

If you work in IT or study computer programming, you've probably heard the term at least once. Let's talk about APIs. What is an API ? API is an acronym for Application Programming Interface. They simplify software development for developers. They do...

Apr 19, 2024 · 3 min read · karenk.hashnode.dev  
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