API (Application Programming Interface)

An API is a defined set of rules and protocols that lets software applications communicate, exchange data, and use each other’s functionality.

Example

A travel booking application might use APIs from airlines, hotels, and car rental companies to give users one platform for planning and booking trips. By connecting to those APIs, the application can pull real-time availability, pricing, and reservation data, and present it in a single place.

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