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API (Application Programming Interface) Explained: How It Works and Its Uses

API
API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of protocols, routines, and tools that allows different software applications to communicate with each other. APIs enable developers to access certain features or data of an application, service, or platform without needing to know the underlying code. Common uses include connecting apps, retrieving data, or integrating third-party services.
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APIs are widely used to connect web applications, mobile apps, and services. For example, using the Google Maps API, a website can display maps and location data without building the mapping system from scratch.