API is the acronym for Application Programming Interface , which is a software intermediary that allows two applications to talk to each other. Each time you use an app like Facebook, send an instant message, or check the weather on your phone, you’re using an API.
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API stands for “application programming interface.” An API is essentially a set of rules that dictate how two machines talk to each other. Some examples of API-based interactions include a cloud application communicating with a server, servers pinging each other, or applications interacting with an operating system .
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Wait for the response.
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Web applications use APIs to connect user-facing front ends with all-important back end functionality and data . Streaming services like Spotify and Netflix use APIs to distribute content. Automotive companies like Tesla send software updates via APIs. Others use APIs to unlock car data for third-parties.
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Start Using an API
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Connecting to applications and APIs
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