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# [What is an API?](https://coding.sahilfruitwala.com/what-is-an-api?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

You might hardly find any application that uses the internet and doesn't use API(s). Every developer faces this question. So, What are these APIs?

Aug 18, 2021 · 5 min read · coding.sahilfruitwala.com  
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