What is API (Application Programming Interface) and how does it facilitate software integration?

What is API (Application Programming Interface) and how does it facilitate software integration?
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An Application Programming Interface (API) serves as an intermediary that allows different software applications to communicate and interact with each other. It defines a set of rules, protocols, and tools that enable the building of software and application components, making it easier to integrate diverse systems.
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Phoenix
Phoenix13mo ago
You wanna implement an API on your software or use an API provided by others ?
Saßì
SaßìOP13mo ago
API provided by others
Phoenix
Phoenix13mo ago
let's say you want to integrate a service like google sheets, or google calendar into your software. To do that you check the API provided by Google. The sheets API allows you to open read and write any spreadsheet document you have permission to edit. Any service (not just google sheets) you can check the API documentations on how to connect, authenticate and send requests to the API.
Saßì
SaßìOP13mo ago
Got it , thank you so much
Phoenix
Phoenix13mo ago
You're welcome. If you're looking to integrate any specific API and needed help, let me know
Saßì
SaßìOP13mo ago
For sure , have a good day
Phoenix
Phoenix13mo ago
good day to you too
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Embedded Shiksha
Embedded Shiksha13mo ago
An Application Programming Interface (API) serves as an intermediary that allows different software applications to communicate and interact with each other. It defines a set of rules, protocols, and tools that enable the building of software and application components, making it easier to integrate diverse systems.
Saßì
SaßìOP12mo ago
Thank you mate , got it
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