An Api
An API, or Application Programming Interface, is a set of rules and protocols that defines how software components should interact. It provides a way for different software systems to communicate with each other, allowing them to exchange data and functionality.
Areas of application
- Web development
- Mobile app development
- Machine learning and AI
- IoT and sensor data integration
- Automation and workflow automation
Example
Examples of APIs include the Twitter API, which allows developers to access Twitter data and build applications that integrate with the social media platform; the Google Maps API, which enables developers to use Google’s mapping technology in their own applications; and the Stripe API, which provides a way for developers to integrate payment processing capabilities into their applications.