API
Definition
An API, or Application Programming Interface, is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate with each other. It specifies how different components of software should interact with one another.
Related terms
Endpoint: A specific URL within an API that represents a resource or function.
HTTP Methods: Actions that can be performed on an endpoint, such as GET, POST, PUT, DELETE.
SDK: Software Development Kit; a set of tools and libraries provided by developers to simplify the use of their APIs.
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