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What is an Application Programming Interface (API)

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An Application Programming Interface (API) is a set of rules and specifications that software programs can follow to communicate with each other. It serves as an intermediary between different software components and allows them to interact with each other without any direct user input. APIs can be used to access web-based services or applications, as well as local ones installed on a computer system.

Some popular APIs include the Google Maps API, which allows developers to integrate Google Maps into their websites and applications, and the Facebook API, which allows developers to access various parts of the Facebook social network. APIs can also be used to create new applications or tools that work with existing ones. For example, the Twitter API has been used to create numerous Twitter-based applications, such as Tweetdeck and Twhirl.

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