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# [What is API....](https://ankitab.hashnode.dev/what-is-api?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Ever wondered how travel booking sites are able to list thousands of flights and hotels for a destination and showcase the cheapest option... The answer is API. In technical terms, API is Application Programming Interface. The name itself says it's a...

Dec 4, 2020 · 6 min read · ankitab.hashnode.dev  
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