What is api

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api

Answer 1

Well, according to webopedia.com an application program interface (API) is a set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software applications. Basically, an API specifies how software components should interact. Additionally, APIs are used when programming graphical user interface (GUI) components.

Some of the more well know API's are:
Android Studio -Used build Mobile Apps
Eclipse - Java applications

Answer 2

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Application_programming_interface

Answer 3

https://www.sololearn.com/Discuss/1234162/?ref=app

Answer 4

here is an example of accessing data from a "RESTful" web API
https://code.sololearn.com/WA6VU5LNNvvt/?ref=app