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An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules that enables communication between software applications, allowing them to exchange data without direct access to each other's code. APIs work by processing client requests, interacting with servers or databases, and returning structured responses, often in JSON or XML format. There are various types of APIs, including Web APIs (like REST and SOAP), and Library & Framework APIs that provide access to built-in functionalities in programming languages.

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Api 2025

An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules that enables communication between software applications, allowing them to exchange data without direct access to each other's code. APIs work by processing client requests, interacting with servers or databases, and returning structured responses, often in JSON or XML format. There are various types of APIs, including Web APIs (like REST and SOAP), and Library & Framework APIs that provide access to built-in functionalities in programming languages.

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API (Application Programming Interface) – An Overview

1. What is an API?

An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software
applications to communicate with each other. It acts as a bridge between systems, enabling them to
exchange data and perform operations without direct access to each other’s code or databases.

2. How APIs Work

1. Client Request → A client (e.g., a mobile app or web browser) sends a request to the API.

2. API Processes the Request → The API processes the request, interacts with the server or
database, and retrieves the required data.

3. Server Response → The API sends the response back to the client in a structured format, usually
JSON or XML.

🔹 Example: A weather app fetching real-time weather data from an external service via an API.

3. Types of APIs

1️⃣ Web APIs (Most Common)

Used to enable communication between web-based applications over the internet.


✅ REST (Representational State Transfer) – Most popular, uses HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
✅ SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) – Uses XML-based messaging for data exchange.
✅ GraphQL – Flexible API that allows clients to request specific data.
✅ gRPC (Google Remote Procedure Call) – Uses protocol buffers for high-performance API
communication.

2️⃣ Library & Framework APIs

APIs provided by programming languages or frameworks to access built-in functionalities.


🔹 Java API (JDK API) – Provides functions for file handling, networking, etc.
🔹 Python API (NumPy, Pandas, etc.) – Libraries exposing data processing features.

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