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# [What is an API for a beginner with an example.](https://blog.aybee.codes/what-is-an-api-for-a-beginner-with-an-example?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Some years ago while I was trying to learn "What an API is", I come across many tutorials talking about interfaces and coffee shops which confuses me even more. So today, I will try to explain to you what I understand by API, and later we'll see an e...

Jul 15, 2020 · 4 min read · blog.aybee.codes  
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